Meanscoil Gharman
Inis Córthaidh, Co. Wexford
205 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
205 students: 115 girls and 90 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 29
- 2nd year
- 33
- 3rd year
- 36
- TY
- 31
- 5th year
- 43
- 6th year
- 33
Transition Year: 31 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
Meanscoil Gharman is a voluntary secondary school in Inis Córthaidh, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 XW97). Meanscoil Gharman has 205 students: 90 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 90 boys, 115 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
- 68080H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Meanscoil Gharman?
- Meanscoil Gharman is a voluntary secondary school in Inis Córthaidh, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 XW97).
- How many students go to Meanscoil Gharman?
- Meanscoil Gharman has 205 students: 90 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Meanscoil Gharman?
- Tony O'Murchu is the principal of Meanscoil Gharman, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Meanscoil Gharman a mixed school?
- Yes. Meanscoil Gharman takes both boys and girls.
- Is Meanscoil Gharman fee-paying?
- No. Meanscoil Gharman 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 Meanscoil Gharman?
- Meanscoil Gharman has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is An Foras Pátrúnachta.
- Does Meanscoil Gharman teach through Irish?
- Yes. Meanscoil Gharman is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Meanscoil Gharman have Transition Year?
- 31 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 Meanscoil Gharman a DEIS school?
- No. Meanscoil Gharman is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Meanscoil Gharman's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Meanscoil Gharman's roll number, 68080H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Meanscoil Gharman?
- The closest is St. Mary's C.B.S.. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meanscoil GharmanThis school | 205 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| St. Mary's C.B.S.Enniscorthy | 2.8 km | 770 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste BrídeEnniscorthy | 3.3 km | 744 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Enniscorthy Community CollegeEnniscorthy | 4.5 km | 492 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | Yes |
| Coláiste AbbáinEnniscorthy | 14.1 km | 501 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)Wexford | 15.9 km | 376 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Peter's CollegeWexford | 16.4 km | 782 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Teach Choill an BhrúnaighCoill an Bhrúnaigh
Inis Córthaidh
Y21XW97
- Principal: Tony O'Murchu on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 086 042 1470
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.meanscoilgharman.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh2.9 km
- St Marys NS2.9 km
- St Senans National Sch3.5 km
- St Aidans Parish School3.6 km
- St Patricks Special School4.0 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
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