Christian Brothers Secondary School

Wexford, Co. Wexford

732 studentsBoysSecondaryTY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Applications close
Thursday, 22 October, 4pmAdd to calendar
Offers by
Monday, 9 NovemberAdd to calendar
Accept by
Thursday, 19 November, 4pmAdd to calendar

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Students this year

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

1st year
120
2nd year
120
3rd year
120
TY
115
5th year
139
6th year
118

Transition Year: 115 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.
Voluntary contribution
€90 a year. Or €90 per family
Schoolbooks
Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Christian Brothers Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Wexford, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 XV02). Christian Brothers Secondary School has 732 students: 732 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Boys only · 732 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
63640R

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Christian Brothers Secondary School?
Christian Brothers Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Wexford, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 XV02).
How many students go to Christian Brothers Secondary School?
Christian Brothers Secondary School has 732 students: 732 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Christian Brothers Secondary School?
Michael B Mcmahon is the principal of Christian Brothers Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Christian Brothers Secondary School a mixed school?
No. Christian Brothers Secondary School is a boys' school.
Is Christian Brothers Secondary School fee-paying?
No. Christian Brothers 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 Christian Brothers Secondary School?
Christian Brothers Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
Does Christian Brothers Secondary School teach through Irish?
No. Christian Brothers Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Christian Brothers Secondary School have Transition Year?
115 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 Christian Brothers Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Christian Brothers Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Christian Brothers Secondary School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Christian Brothers Secondary School's roll number, 63640R, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Christian Brothers Secondary School?
The closest is Presentation Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 4 schools in Wexford · Boys' secondary schools in Co. Wexford · Every school in Co. Wexford

Closest secondary schools

Christian Brothers Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolThis school 732 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Presentation Secondary SchoolGrogan's Road 300 m 996 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
St Peter's CollegeWexford 600 m 782 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)Wexford 900 m 376 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No Yes
Loreto Secondary SchoolWexford 1.9 km 930 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No No
Bridgetown CollegeBridgetown 13.1 km 631 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Open night, Sun, 21 Mar No Yes
Meanscoil GharmanInis Córthaidh 16.8 km 205 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet Yes No

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Contact

Thomas St
Wexford
Y35XV02

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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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