Gorey Educate Together Secondary School

Gorey, Co. Wexford

323 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY

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Students this year

323 students: 143 girls and 180 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
62
2nd year
67
3rd year
71
TY
67
5th year
56
6th year
0

Transition Year: 67 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

Gorey Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Gorey, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y25 A7V7). Gorey Educate Together Secondary School has 323 students: 180 boys and 143 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 180 boys, 143 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
68386I

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Gorey Educate Together Secondary School?
Gorey Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Gorey, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y25 A7V7).
How many students go to Gorey Educate Together Secondary School?
Gorey Educate Together Secondary School has 323 students: 180 boys and 143 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Gorey Educate Together Secondary School?
Conor Berry is the principal of Gorey Educate Together Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Gorey Educate Together Secondary School a mixed school?
Yes. Gorey Educate Together Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Gorey Educate Together Secondary School fee-paying?
No. Gorey 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 Gorey Educate Together Secondary School?
Gorey Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.
Does Gorey Educate Together Secondary School teach through Irish?
No. Gorey Educate Together Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Gorey Educate Together Secondary School have Transition Year?
67 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 Gorey Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
Yes. Gorey 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 Gorey Educate Together Secondary School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gorey Educate Together Secondary School's roll number, 68386I, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Gorey Educate Together Secondary School?
The closest is Creagh College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

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

Closest secondary schools

Gorey Educate Together Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Gorey Educate Together Secondary SchoolThis school 323 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
Creagh CollegeGorey 1.2 km 1,061 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No No
Gorey Community SchoolGorey 1.3 km 1,546 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No No
Coláiste Bhríde CarnewArklow 13.9 km 830 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No No
Glenart CollegeArklow 15.3 km 633 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No Yes
Arklow CBSArklow 15.7 km 392 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No No
St Marys CollegeArklow 16.0 km 527 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No No

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Contact

Fort Road
Gorey
Co.Wexford
Y25A7V7

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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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