St. Gerard's School
Bray, Co. Wicklow
623 studentsMixedFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)Online application only
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 5pmOnline application onlyAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 12 NovemberFirst Round Offers onlineAdd to calendar
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Students this year
623 students: 267 girls and 356 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 97
- 2nd year
- 112
- 3rd year
- 108
- TY
- 109
- 5th year
- 97
- 6th year
- 100
Transition Year: 109 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
- Fee-paying. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
At a glance
St. Gerard's School is a voluntary secondary school in Bray, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 R242). St. Gerard's School has 623 students: 356 boys and 267 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 356 boys, 267 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Board of Governors of St Gerard's School
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61811I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Gerard's School?
- St. Gerard's School is a voluntary secondary school in Bray, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 R242).
- How many students go to St. Gerard's School?
- St. Gerard's School has 623 students: 356 boys and 267 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Gerard's School?
- Craig Petrie is the principal of St. Gerard's School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Gerard's School a mixed school?
- Yes. St. Gerard's School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St. Gerard's School fee-paying?
- Yes. St. Gerard's School is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of St. Gerard's School?
- St. Gerard's School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Board of Governors of St Gerard's School.
- Does St. Gerard's School teach through Irish?
- No. St. Gerard's School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Gerard's School have Transition Year?
- 109 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 St. Gerard's School a DEIS school?
- No. St. Gerard's School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Gerard's School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Gerard's School's roll number, 61811I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Gerard's School?
- The closest is John Scottus Secondary School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Gerard's SchoolThis school | 623 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| John Scottus Secondary SchoolRathmichael | 1.6 km | 211 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary SchoolBray | 1.6 km | 324 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Woodbrook CollegeBray | 1.7 km | 623 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste RaithínBré | 2.0 km | 326 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolBray | 2.0 km | 747 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Kilian's Community SchoolBray | 2.1 km | 427 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Thornhill RoadBray
Co Wicklow
A98 R242
A98R242
- Principal: Craig Petrie on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 282 1822
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stgerards.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Kierans Special School600 m
- St. Peter's Primary School1.3 km
- Ravenswell Primary School1.6 km
- Marino School NS1.7 km
- Bray School Project NS1.8 km
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 St. Gerard's School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar