Good Counsel College
New Ross, Co. Wexford
744 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Friday, 2 October (passed)Online application form
- Open day
- Saturday, 17 October, 9am to 10am (passed)Parent/Guardian Information Session (original open day cancelled)
- Applications close
- Friday, 6 November, 12pmClosing date for completed application formsAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 12 NovemberFirst round of offers by emailAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 19 NovemberClosing date for acceptance of offers; Round 2 offers by emailAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
744 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 117
- 2nd year
- 119
- 3rd year
- 133
- TY
- 94
- 5th year
- 150
- 6th year
- 131
Transition Year: 94 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (133). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Voluntary contribution
- €100 a year. Family School Support Voluntary Contribution
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Good Counsel College is a voluntary secondary school in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 R297). Good Counsel College has 744 students: 744 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 744 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Order of St Augustine (Augustinians)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63610I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Good Counsel College?
- Good Counsel College is a voluntary secondary school in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 R297).
- How many students go to Good Counsel College?
- Good Counsel College has 744 students: 744 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Good Counsel College?
- Mark Edward O'Brien is the principal of Good Counsel College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Good Counsel College a mixed school?
- No. Good Counsel College is a boys' school.
- Is Good Counsel College fee-paying?
- No. Good Counsel College 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 Good Counsel College?
- Good Counsel College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Order of St Augustine (Augustinians).
- Does Good Counsel College teach through Irish?
- No. Good Counsel College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Good Counsel College have Transition Year?
- 94 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (133). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Good Counsel College a DEIS school?
- No. Good Counsel College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Good Counsel College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Good Counsel College's roll number, 63610I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Good Counsel College?
- The closest is St. Mary's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Counsel CollegeThis school | 744 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No | |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolNew Ross | 400 m | 706 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Kennedy CollegeNew Ross | 500 m | 188 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolNew Ross | 700 m | 437 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary SchoolNew Ross | 1.5 km | 173 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste AbbáinEnniscorthy | 14.4 km | 501 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Duiske CollegeGraignamanagh | 16.1 km | 141 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
New RossCo Wexford
Y34R297
- Principal: Mark Edward O'Brien on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 051 421 182
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: goodcounselcollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Bunscoil Ris600 m
- Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh800 m
- New Ross Educate Together National School1.0 km
- St Canice S Convent1.5 km
- SN Shean Bhoth5.1 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 Good Counsel College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar