Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School

Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow

404 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY

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Students this year

404 students: 140 girls and 264 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
67
2nd year
72
3rd year
72
TY
71
5th year
69
6th year
53

Transition Year: 71 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

Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 N797). Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School has 404 students: 264 boys and 140 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 264 boys, 140 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Patron
Educate Together
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number
68345R

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School?
Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 N797).
How many students go to Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School?
Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School has 404 students: 264 boys and 140 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School?
Adrian Gibbs is the principal of Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School a mixed school?
Yes. Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School fee-paying?
No. Wicklow Educate Together 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 Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School?
Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.
Does Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School teach through Irish?
No. Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School have Transition Year?
71 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 Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
Yes. Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School's roll number, 68345R, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School?
The closest is East Glendalough School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 4 schools in Wicklow Town · DEIS secondary schools in Co. Wicklow · Multi-denominational secondary schools in Co. Wicklow · Every school in Co. Wicklow

Closest secondary schools

Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesIrish-mediumDEIS
Wicklow Educate Together Secondary SchoolThis school 404 Mixed Secondary Free No Yes
East Glendalough SchoolWicklow Town 700 m 365 Mixed Comprehensive school Free No No
Dominican CollegeWicklow Town 800 m 461 Girls Secondary Free No No
Coláiste Chill MhantáinWicklow Town 1.2 km 995 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free No Yes
Colaiste Chraobh AbhannKilcoole 13.2 km 778 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free No No
Avondale Community CollegeRathdrum 13.6 km 644 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free No Yes
Greystones Community CollegeGreystones 16.7 km 765 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free No No

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The Glebe
Wicklow Town
A67N797

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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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