F.C.J. Secondary School
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
1,075 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 28 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Monday, 30 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
1,075 students: 542 girls and 533 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 196
- 2nd year
- 176
- 3rd year
- 175
- TY
- 140
- 5th year
- 203
- 6th year
- 185
Transition Year: 140 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (175). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
F.C.J. Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 K284). F.C.J. Secondary School has 1,075 students: 533 boys and 542 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 533 boys, 542 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63550Q
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is F.C.J. Secondary School?
- F.C.J. Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 K284).
- How many students go to F.C.J. Secondary School?
- F.C.J. Secondary School has 1,075 students: 533 boys and 542 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of F.C.J. Secondary School?
- Brendan Patrick Daly is the principal of F.C.J. Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is F.C.J. Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. F.C.J. Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is F.C.J. Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. F.C.J. Secondary School 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 F.C.J. Secondary School?
- F.C.J. Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does F.C.J. Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. F.C.J. Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does F.C.J. Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 140 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (175). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is F.C.J. Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. F.C.J. Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read F.C.J. Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by F.C.J. Secondary School's roll number, 63550Q, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near F.C.J. Secondary School?
- The closest is Bunclody Community College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.C.J. Secondary SchoolThis school | 1,075 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct | No | No | |
| Bunclody Community CollegeEnniscorthy | 500 m | 310 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Bhríde CarnewArklow | 11.4 km | 830 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Enniscorthy Community CollegeEnniscorthy | 16.8 km | 492 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | Yes |
| Tullow Community SchoolTullow | 16.9 km | 901 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste BrídeEnniscorthy | 18.1 km | 744 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| St. Mary's C.B.S.Enniscorthy | 18.4 km | 770 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
BunclodyEnniscorthy
Co Wexford
Y21K284
- Principal: Brendan Patrick Daly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 053 937 7308
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: fcjbunclody.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna Lourdes800 m
- Carrigduff Nat School1.3 km
- Kilmyshall NS3.3 km
- SN Cill Damhain4.1 km
- S N Cluain na nGall4.4 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 F.C.J. Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar