Presentation Secondary School
Grogan's Road, Co. Wexford
996 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 8am (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 4pmAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Monday, 9 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 18 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Applications close
- Saturday, 19 June, 3pmOnline application closing timeAdd to calendar
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Students this year
996 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 170
- 2nd year
- 133
- 3rd year
- 162
- TY
- 170
- 5th year
- 184
- 6th year
- 177
Transition Year: 170 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
Presentation Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Grogan's Road, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 XV70). Presentation Secondary School has 996 students: 996 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 996 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63661C
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Presentation Secondary School?
- Presentation Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Grogan's Road, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 XV70).
- How many students go to Presentation Secondary School?
- Presentation Secondary School has 996 students: 996 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Presentation Secondary School?
- William Ryan is the principal of Presentation Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Presentation Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Presentation Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is Presentation Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Presentation 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 Presentation Secondary School?
- Presentation Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Presentation Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Presentation Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Presentation Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 170 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 Presentation Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Presentation Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Presentation Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Presentation Secondary School's roll number, 63661C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Presentation Secondary School?
- The closest is Christian Brothers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation Secondary SchoolThis school | 996 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolWexford | 300 m | 732 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Peter's CollegeWexford | 500 m | 782 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)Wexford | 600 m | 376 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolWexford | 2.1 km | 930 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Bridgetown CollegeBridgetown | 13.3 km | 631 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open night, Sun, 21 Mar | No | Yes |
| Meanscoil GharmanInis Córthaidh | 16.5 km | 205 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
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Contact
Grogan's RoadCo. Wexford
Y35 Xv70
Y35XV70
- Principal: William Ryan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 053 912 4133
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.preswex.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Our Lady of Fatima Sp S200 m
- St Iberius NS300 m
- CBS Primary Wexford300 m
- SN Clochar Mhuire500 m
- Faythe Convent900 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 Presentation Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar