Scoil Chonglais
Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow
452 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Saturday, 31 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Monday, 2 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 20 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
452 students: 232 girls and 220 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 64
- 2nd year
- 71
- 3rd year
- 81
- TY
- 42
- 5th year
- 105
- 6th year
- 89
Transition Year: 42 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (81). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
Scoil Chonglais is a community college (etb) in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow (Eircode W91 H5XC). Scoil Chonglais has 452 students: 220 boys and 232 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 220 boys, 232 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Kildare & Wicklow ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70750P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Chonglais?
- Scoil Chonglais is a community college (etb) in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow (Eircode W91 H5XC).
- How many students go to Scoil Chonglais?
- Scoil Chonglais has 452 students: 220 boys and 232 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Chonglais?
- Patrick Maguire is the principal of Scoil Chonglais, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Chonglais a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Chonglais takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Chonglais fee-paying?
- No. Scoil Chonglais 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 Scoil Chonglais?
- Scoil Chonglais has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Scoil Chonglais teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Chonglais teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil Chonglais have Transition Year?
- 42 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (81). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Scoil Chonglais a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil Chonglais is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil Chonglais's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chonglais's roll number, 70750P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Chonglais?
- The closest is Colaiste Lorcain. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil ChonglaisThis school | 452 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Sat, 31 Oct | No | No | |
| Colaiste LorcainCastledermot | 9.7 km | 334 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Kevin's Community CollegeDunlavin | 12.9 km | 829 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste EoinHacketstown | 13.1 km | 358 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Tullow Community SchoolTullow | 15.5 km | 901 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Mary's Knockbeg CollegeKnockbeg | 17.7 km | 515 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Presentation CollegeCarlow | 17.9 km | 801 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
BaltinglassCo Wicklow
W91H5XC
- Principal: Patrick Maguire on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 059 648 1449
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: scoilchonglais.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Naomh Iosaf100 m
- Stratford Lodge NS800 m
- SN Naomh Brid4.8 km
- S N na Cloiche Moire4.9 km
- SN Muire6.0 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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Scoil Chonglais for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar