Ardscoil na nDéise
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
265 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Students this year
265 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 40
- 2nd year
- 42
- 3rd year
- 47
- TY
- 49
- 5th year
- 55
- 6th year
- 32
Transition Year: 49 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
Ardscoil na nDéise is a voluntary secondary school in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 RR90). Ardscoil na nDéise has 265 students: 265 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 265 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64900W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ardscoil na nDéise?
- Ardscoil na nDéise is a voluntary secondary school in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 RR90).
- How many students go to Ardscoil na nDéise?
- Ardscoil na nDéise has 265 students: 265 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ardscoil na nDéise?
- Ciara Lucey is the principal of Ardscoil na nDéise, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ardscoil na nDéise a mixed school?
- No. Ardscoil na nDéise is a girls' school.
- Is Ardscoil na nDéise fee-paying?
- No. Ardscoil na nDéise 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 Ardscoil na nDéise?
- Ardscoil na nDéise has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Ardscoil na nDéise teach through Irish?
- No. Ardscoil na nDéise teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ardscoil na nDéise have Transition Year?
- 49 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 Ardscoil na nDéise a DEIS school?
- No. Ardscoil na nDéise is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ardscoil na nDéise's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardscoil na nDéise's roll number, 64900W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ardscoil na nDéise?
- The closest is Scoil na mBraithre. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardscoil na nDéiseThis school | 265 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Scoil na mBraithreDungarvan | 300 m | 338 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún GarbhánWaterford | 600 m | 247 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Augustines CollegeDungarvan | 2.3 km | 1,069 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Meánscoil San NioclásDún Garbhán | 5.3 km | 159 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| St Declan's Community CollegeKilmacthomas | 18.8 km | 783 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Pobalscoil na TríonóideYoughal | 23.0 km | 1,086 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | Stream | No |
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Contact
Convent RowDungarvan
Co. Waterford
X35RR90
- Principal: Ciara Lucey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 058 41464
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ardscoildungarvan.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Naomh Seosamh300 m
- St Marys NS500 m
- St Johns Special Sch500 m
- S N Dun na Mainistreach600 m
- Scoil Gearbhain2.2 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 Ardscoil na nDéise for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar