Newtown School
Waterford City, Co. Waterford
415 studentsMixedBoardingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Tuesday, 3 November, 4.30pmAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Monday, 16 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Monday, 30 November, 4.30pmAdd to calendar
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Students this year
415 students: 208 girls and 207 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 60
- 2nd year
- 60
- 3rd year
- 73
- TY
- 78
- 5th year
- 77
- 6th year
- 67
Transition Year: 78 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.
- Boarding
- €15,810 a year
- Voluntary contribution
- €250 a year. Gift with tax refund potential
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Newtown School is a voluntary secondary school in Waterford City, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 XR20). Newtown School has 415 students: 207 boys and 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 207 boys, 208 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Quaker
- Patron
- Friends Patron Company clg
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day students and boarders
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 65010R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Newtown School?
- Newtown School is a voluntary secondary school in Waterford City, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 XR20).
- How many students go to Newtown School?
- Newtown School has 415 students: 207 boys and 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Newtown School?
- David Keith Lemon is the principal of Newtown School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Newtown School a mixed school?
- Yes. Newtown School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Newtown School fee-paying?
- No. Newtown 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 Newtown School?
- Newtown School has a Quaker ethos. Its patron is Friends Patron Company clg.
- Does Newtown School teach through Irish?
- No. Newtown School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Newtown School have Transition Year?
- 78 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 Newtown School a DEIS school?
- No. Newtown School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Newtown School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Newtown School's roll number, 65010R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Newtown School?
- The closest is De La Salle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown SchoolThis school | 415 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov | No | No | |
| De La Salle CollegeWaterford | 300 m | 1,023 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Waterpark CollegeWaterford | 500 m | 621 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Angela's Secondary SchoolWaterford | 1.1 km | 937 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| C.B.S. Mount Sion, WaterfordWaterford City | 1.2 km | 494 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Abbey Community CollegeWaterford | 1.4 km | 1,004 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolWaterford | 1.8 km | 458 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Newtown RoadWaterford City
Co.Waterford
X91XR20
- Principal: David Keith Lemon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 051 860 200
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: newtownschool.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Newtown Junior School200 m
- Scoil Naomh Eoin le Dia200 m
- Christ Church NS400 m
- SN Deaglan500 m
- Waterpark NS500 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 Newtown School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar