St Augustines College
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
1,069 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Students this year
1,069 students: 563 girls and 506 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 168
- 2nd year
- 173
- 3rd year
- 178
- TY
- 184
- 5th year
- 187
- 6th year
- 179
Transition Year: 184 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 Augustines College is a voluntary secondary school in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 AH76). St Augustines College has 1,069 students: 506 boys and 563 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 506 boys, 563 girls
- 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
- 64890W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Augustines College?
- St Augustines College is a voluntary secondary school in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 AH76).
- How many students go to St Augustines College?
- St Augustines College has 1,069 students: 506 boys and 563 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Augustines College?
- John Keane is the principal of St Augustines College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Augustines College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Augustines College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Augustines College fee-paying?
- No. St Augustines 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 Augustines College?
- St Augustines College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Order of St Augustine (Augustinians).
- Does St Augustines College teach through Irish?
- No. St Augustines College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Augustines College have Transition Year?
- 184 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 Augustines College a DEIS school?
- No. St Augustines College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Augustines College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Augustines College's roll number, 64890W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Augustines College?
- The closest is Ardscoil na nDéise. 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 Augustines CollegeThis school | 1,069 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Ardscoil na nDéiseDungarvan | 2.3 km | 265 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil na mBraithreDungarvan | 2.5 km | 338 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún GarbhánWaterford | 2.8 km | 247 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Meánscoil San NioclásDún Garbhán | 5.9 km | 159 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| St Declan's Community CollegeKilmacthomas | 16.5 km | 783 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Blackwater Community SchoolLismore | 24.0 km | 943 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
AbbeysideDungarvan
Co Waterford
X35AH76
- Principal: John Keane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 058 41140
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.staugustines.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Gearbhain200 m
- S N Dun na Mainistreach1.7 km
- SN an Garrain Bhain2.4 km
- Scoil Naomh Seosamh2.5 km
- St Marys NS2.7 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 St Augustines College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar