De La Salle College
Waterford, Co. Waterford
1,023 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
1,023 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 153
- 2nd year
- 174
- 3rd year
- 190
- TY
- 144
- 5th year
- 189
- 6th year
- 173
Transition Year: 144 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (190). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
De La Salle College is a voluntary secondary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 DT68). De La Salle College has 1,023 students: 1,023 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 1,023 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64950O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is De La Salle College?
- De La Salle College is a voluntary secondary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 DT68).
- How many students go to De La Salle College?
- De La Salle College has 1,023 students: 1,023 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of De La Salle College?
- Thomas Bourke is the principal of De La Salle College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is De La Salle College a mixed school?
- No. De La Salle College is a boys' school.
- Is De La Salle College fee-paying?
- No. De La Salle 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 De La Salle College?
- De La Salle College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does De La Salle College teach through Irish?
- No. De La Salle College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does De La Salle College have Transition Year?
- 144 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (190). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is De La Salle College a DEIS school?
- No. De La Salle College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read De La Salle College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by De La Salle College's roll number, 64950O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near De La Salle College?
- The closest is Waterpark College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle CollegeThis school | 1,023 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Waterpark CollegeWaterford | 200 m | 621 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Newtown SchoolWaterford City | 300 m | 415 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov | No | No |
| C.B.S. Mount Sion, WaterfordWaterford City | 1.0 km | 494 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Angela's Secondary SchoolWaterford | 1.1 km | 937 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Abbey Community CollegeWaterford | 1.2 km | 1,004 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolWaterford | 1.7 km | 458 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Newtown RoadWaterford
X91DT68
- Principal: Thomas Bourke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 051 875 294
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Newtown Junior School100 m
- Christ Church NS200 m
- SN Deaglan300 m
- Scoil Naomh Eoin le Dia300 m
- Waterpark NS300 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 De La Salle College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar