Glenart College
Arklow, Co. Wicklow
633 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
633 students: 295 girls and 338 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 103
- 2nd year
- 98
- 3rd year
- 111
- TY
- 146
- 5th year
- 102
- 6th year
- 73
Transition Year: 146 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
Glenart College is a community college (etb) in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 YR52). Glenart College has 633 students: 338 boys and 295 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 338 boys, 295 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Kildare & Wicklow ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 70740M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Glenart College?
- Glenart College is a community college (etb) in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 YR52).
- How many students go to Glenart College?
- Glenart College has 633 students: 338 boys and 295 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Glenart College?
- Damien Cloney is the principal of Glenart College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Glenart College a mixed school?
- Yes. Glenart College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Glenart College fee-paying?
- No. Glenart College 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 Glenart College?
- Glenart College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Glenart College teach through Irish?
- No. Glenart College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Glenart College have Transition Year?
- 146 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 Glenart College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Glenart College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Glenart College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Glenart College's roll number, 70740M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Glenart College?
- The closest is Arklow CBS. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenart CollegeThis school | 633 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Arklow CBSArklow | 600 m | 392 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste na MaraArklow | 800 m | 279 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St Marys CollegeArklow | 1.2 km | 527 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Gorey Educate Together Secondary SchoolGorey | 15.3 km | 323 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Gorey Community SchoolGorey | 15.6 km | 1,546 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Avondale Community CollegeRathdrum | 15.9 km | 644 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Coolgreaney RdArklow
Co Wicklow
Y14YR52
- Principal: Damien Cloney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 0402 32149
- Email: [email protected]
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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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Glenart College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar