Coláiste Bríde
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
744 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 6 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 20 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
744 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 114
- 2nd year
- 120
- 3rd year
- 126
- TY
- 112
- 5th year
- 133
- 6th year
- 139
Transition Year: 112 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
Coláiste Bríde is a voluntary secondary school in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 EF82). Coláiste Bríde has 744 students: 744 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 744 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 63570W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Bríde?
- Coláiste Bríde is a voluntary secondary school in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 EF82).
- How many students go to Coláiste Bríde?
- Coláiste Bríde has 744 students: 744 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Bríde?
- Catherine Kiera O'Sullivan is the principal of Coláiste Bríde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Bríde a mixed school?
- No. Coláiste Bríde is a girls' school.
- Is Coláiste Bríde fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Bríde 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 Coláiste Bríde?
- Coláiste Bríde has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Coláiste Bríde teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Bríde teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Bríde have Transition Year?
- 112 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 Coláiste Bríde a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste Bríde is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Coláiste Bríde's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Bríde's roll number, 63570W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Bríde?
- The closest is St. Mary's C.B.S.. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste BrídeThis school | 744 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes | |
| St. Mary's C.B.S.Enniscorthy | 900 m | 770 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Enniscorthy Community CollegeEnniscorthy | 1.9 km | 492 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | Yes |
| Meanscoil GharmanInis Córthaidh | 3.3 km | 205 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Coláiste AbbáinEnniscorthy | 16.3 km | 501 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Bunclody Community CollegeEnniscorthy | 17.8 km | 310 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct | No | Yes |
| F.C.J. Secondary SchoolEnniscorthy | 18.1 km | 1,075 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
EnniscorthyCo Wexford
Y21EF82
- Principal: Catherine Kiera O'Sullivan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 053 923 4245
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaistebride.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- St Senans National Sch300 m
- Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh900 m
- St Aidans Parish School900 m
- St Patricks Special School1.0 km
- St Marys NS1.1 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 Coláiste Bríde for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar