Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge
Port Láirge, Co. Waterford
146 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteSecondaryTY
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Students this year
146 students: 71 girls and 75 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 23
- 2nd year
- 21
- 3rd year
- 18
- TY
- 27
- 5th year
- 31
- 6th year
- 26
Transition Year: 27 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
Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge is a voluntary secondary school in Port Láirge, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 P984). Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge has 146 students: 75 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 75 boys, 71 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- An Foras Pátrúnachta
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68078U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge?
- Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge is a voluntary secondary school in Port Láirge, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 P984).
- How many students go to Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge?
- Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge has 146 students: 75 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge?
- Cait Ni She is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge a mixed school?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge takes both boys and girls.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge fee-paying?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge 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 Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge?
- Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is An Foras Pátrúnachta.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge teach through Irish?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge have Transition Year?
- 27 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 Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge a DEIS school?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge's roll number, 68078U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge?
- The closest is Newtown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelcholáiste Phort LáirgeThis school | 146 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Newtown SchoolWaterford City | 4.0 km | 415 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov | No | No |
| St Angela's Secondary SchoolWaterford | 4.2 km | 937 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| De La Salle CollegeWaterford | 4.2 km | 1,023 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Waterpark CollegeWaterford | 4.4 km | 621 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| C.B.S. Mount Sion, WaterfordWaterford City | 5.1 km | 494 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Abbey Community CollegeWaterford | 5.1 km | 1,004 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Cúirt An EaspaigBaile Gunnair
Port Láirge
X91P984
- Principal: Cait Ni She on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 051 821 742
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.gcpl.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Naomh Mhuire200 m
- Gaelscoil Phort Lairge700 m
- Scoil Lorcain BNS3.5 km
- St Martins Special Sch4.0 km
- Scoil Naomh Eoin le Dia4.1 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 Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar