Arklow CBS
Arklow, Co. Wicklow
392 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
392 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 68
- 2nd year
- 81
- 3rd year
- 61
- TY
- 74
- 5th year
- 49
- 6th year
- 59
Transition Year: 74 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Arklow CBS is a voluntary secondary school in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 RV04). Arklow CBS has 392 students: 392 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 392 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61770U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Arklow CBS?
- Arklow CBS is a voluntary secondary school in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 RV04).
- How many students go to Arklow CBS?
- Arklow CBS has 392 students: 392 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Arklow CBS?
- Peter Somers is the principal of Arklow CBS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Arklow CBS a mixed school?
- No. Arklow CBS is a boys' school.
- Is Arklow CBS fee-paying?
- No. Arklow CBS is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Arklow CBS?
- Arklow CBS has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Arklow CBS teach through Irish?
- No. Arklow CBS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Arklow CBS have Transition Year?
- 74 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Arklow CBS a DEIS school?
- No. Arklow CBS is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Arklow CBS's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Arklow CBS's roll number, 61770U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Arklow CBS?
- The closest is Gaelcholáiste na Mara. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arklow CBSThis school | 392 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Gaelcholáiste na MaraArklow | 400 m | 279 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Glenart CollegeArklow | 600 m | 633 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Marys CollegeArklow | 600 m | 527 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Gorey Educate Together Secondary SchoolGorey | 15.7 km | 323 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Avondale Community CollegeRathdrum | 15.9 km | 644 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Gorey Community SchoolGorey | 16.0 km | 1,546 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Coolgreaney RoadArklow
Co Wicklow
Y14RV04
- Principal: Peter Somers on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 0402 32564
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.arklowcbs.ie
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Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Arklow CBS for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar