Who is the principal of Temple Carrig Secondary School?

Deborah Crean is the principal of Temple Carrig Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Temple Carrig Secondary School a mixed school?

Yes. Temple Carrig Secondary School takes both boys and girls.

Is Temple Carrig Secondary School fee-paying?

No. Temple Carrig Secondary 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 Temple Carrig Secondary School?

Temple Carrig Secondary School has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Archbishop of Dublin & Bishop of Glendalough COI.

Does Temple Carrig Secondary School teach through Irish?

No. Temple Carrig Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Temple Carrig Secondary School a DEIS school?

No. Temple Carrig Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Temple Carrig Secondary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Temple Carrig Secondary School's roll number, 68081J, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Temple Carrig Secondary School?

The closest is St David's Holy Faith Secondary. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Temple Carrig Secondary School

Greystones, Co. Wicklow

931 studentsMixedSecondaryTY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application at www.applytoschool.ie
Applications close: Thursday, 22 OctoberOnline application at www.applytoschool.ieAdd to calendar
Offers by: Thursday, 12 NovemberAdd to calendar
Accept by: Friday, 20 NovemberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

931 students: 464 girls and 467 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 144
2nd year: 146
3rd year: 170
TY: 168
5th year: 166
6th year: 137

Transition Year: 168 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

Temple Carrig Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Greystones, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 KT20). Temple Carrig Secondary School has 931 students: 467 boys and 464 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 467 boys, 464 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Patron: Archbishop of Dublin & Bishop of Glendalough COI
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 68081J

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Temple Carrig Secondary School?: Temple Carrig Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Greystones, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 KT20).
How many students go to Temple Carrig Secondary School?: Temple Carrig Secondary School has 931 students: 467 boys and 464 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Temple Carrig Secondary School?: Deborah Crean is the principal of Temple Carrig Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Temple Carrig Secondary School a mixed school?: Yes. Temple Carrig Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Temple Carrig Secondary School fee-paying?: No. Temple Carrig Secondary 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 Temple Carrig Secondary School?: Temple Carrig Secondary School has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Archbishop of Dublin & Bishop of Glendalough COI.
Does Temple Carrig Secondary School teach through Irish?: No. Temple Carrig Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Temple Carrig Secondary School have Transition Year?: 168 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 Temple Carrig Secondary School a DEIS school?: No. Temple Carrig Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Temple Carrig Secondary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Temple Carrig Secondary School's roll number, 68081J, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Temple Carrig Secondary School?: The closest is St David's Holy Faith Secondary. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Temple Carrig Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Temple Carrig Secondary SchoolThis school		931	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
St David's Holy Faith SecondaryGreystones	1.7 km	792	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Greystones Community CollegeGreystones	2.6 km	765	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Presentation CollegeBray	4.5 km	667	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Kilian's Community SchoolBray	4.5 km	427	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Loreto Secondary SchoolBray	5.0 km	747	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Colaiste Chraobh AbhannKilcoole	6.0 km	778	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Temple Carrig
Greystones
A63KT20

Principal: Deborah Crean on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 287 3610
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.templecarrigschool.ie
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Primary schools nearby

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Greystones Educate Together National School200 m
Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath200 m
Scoil Naomh Caoimhghin800 m
St Patrick's National School1.1 km
St Laurences NS1.4 km

Next school holidays

Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 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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