Who is the principal of St. Mary's C.B.S.?

Brendan O'Sullivan is the principal of St. Mary's C.B.S., according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is St. Mary's C.B.S. a mixed school?

No. St. Mary's C.B.S. is a boys' school.

Is St. Mary's C.B.S. fee-paying?

No. St. Mary's C.B.S. 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 St. Mary's C.B.S.?

St. Mary's C.B.S. has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.

Does St. Mary's C.B.S. teach through Irish?

No. St. Mary's C.B.S. teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St. Mary's C.B.S. a DEIS school?

No. St. Mary's C.B.S. is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St. Mary's C.B.S.'s inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Mary's C.B.S.'s roll number, 63560T, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near St. Mary's C.B.S.?

The closest is Coláiste Bríde. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

St. Mary's C.B.S.

Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

770 studentsBoysSecondaryTY

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Students this year

770 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 137
2nd year: 139
3rd year: 131
TY: 122
5th year: 126
6th year: 115

Transition Year: 122 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

St. Mary's C.B.S. is a voluntary secondary school in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 YK35). St. Mary's C.B.S. has 770 students: 770 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Boys only · 770 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: 63560T

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is St. Mary's C.B.S.?: St. Mary's C.B.S. is a voluntary secondary school in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 YK35).
How many students go to St. Mary's C.B.S.?: St. Mary's C.B.S. has 770 students: 770 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of St. Mary's C.B.S.?: Brendan O'Sullivan is the principal of St. Mary's C.B.S., according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is St. Mary's C.B.S. a mixed school?: No. St. Mary's C.B.S. is a boys' school.
Is St. Mary's C.B.S. fee-paying?: No. St. Mary's C.B.S. 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 St. Mary's C.B.S.?: St. Mary's C.B.S. has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
Does St. Mary's C.B.S. teach through Irish?: No. St. Mary's C.B.S. teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does St. Mary's C.B.S. have Transition Year?: 122 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. Mary's C.B.S. a DEIS school?: No. St. Mary's C.B.S. is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St. Mary's C.B.S.'s inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Mary's C.B.S.'s roll number, 63560T, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near St. Mary's C.B.S.?: The closest is Coláiste Bríde. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

St. Mary's C.B.S. compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
St. Mary's C.B.S.This school		770	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste BrídeEnniscorthy	900 m	744	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Enniscorthy Community CollegeEnniscorthy	1.8 km	492	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct	No	Yes
Meanscoil GharmanInis Córthaidh	2.8 km	205	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Coláiste AbbáinEnniscorthy	15.4 km	501	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Bunclody Community CollegeEnniscorthy	18.2 km	310	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct	No	Yes
F.C.J. Secondary SchoolEnniscorthy	18.4 km	1,075	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Mill Park Road
Enniscorthy
Co Wexford
Y21YK35

Principal: Brendan O'Sullivan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 923 4330
Email: [email protected]
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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

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