St Peter's College
Wexford, Co. Wexford
782 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Monday, 9 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 18 November, 4pmAdd to calendar
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Students this year
782 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 141
- 2nd year
- 133
- 3rd year
- 134
- TY
- 116
- 5th year
- 126
- 6th year
- 132
Transition Year: 116 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 Peter's College is a voluntary secondary school in Wexford, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 P8WT). St Peter's College has 782 students: 782 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 782 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Ferns
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63650U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Peter's College?
- St Peter's College is a voluntary secondary school in Wexford, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 P8WT).
- How many students go to St Peter's College?
- St Peter's College has 782 students: 782 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Peter's College?
- John Banville is the principal of St Peter's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Peter's College a mixed school?
- No. St Peter's College is a boys' school.
- Is St Peter's College fee-paying?
- No. St Peter's 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 St Peter's College?
- St Peter's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Ferns.
- Does St Peter's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Peter's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Peter's College have Transition Year?
- 116 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 Peter's College a DEIS school?
- No. St Peter's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Peter's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Peter's College's roll number, 63650U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Peter's College?
- The closest is Presentation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CollegeThis school | 782 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolGrogan's Road | 500 m | 996 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolWexford | 600 m | 732 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)Wexford | 800 m | 376 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolWexford | 1.6 km | 930 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Bridgetown CollegeBridgetown | 13.0 km | 631 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open night, Sun, 21 Mar | No | Yes |
| Meanscoil GharmanInis Córthaidh | 16.4 km | 205 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
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Contact
SummerhillWexford
Y35P8WT
- Principal: John Banville on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 053 914 2071
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stpeterscollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Iberius NS300 m
- SN Clochar Mhuire300 m
- Our Lady of Fatima Sp S500 m
- CBS Primary Wexford600 m
- Convent of Mercy800 m
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 St Peter's College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar