Blessington Community College
Blessington, Co. Wicklow
737 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
737 students: 387 girls and 350 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 126
- 2nd year
- 120
- 3rd year
- 162
- TY
- 96
- 5th year
- 116
- 6th year
- 117
Transition Year: 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (162). 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
Blessington Community College is a community college (etb) in Blessington, Co. Wicklow (Eircode W91 RD30). Blessington Community College has 737 students: 350 boys and 387 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 350 boys, 387 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
- 70760S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Blessington Community College?
- Blessington Community College is a community college (etb) in Blessington, Co. Wicklow (Eircode W91 RD30).
- How many students go to Blessington Community College?
- Blessington Community College has 737 students: 350 boys and 387 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Blessington Community College?
- Kieran Burke is the principal of Blessington Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Blessington Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Blessington Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Blessington Community College fee-paying?
- No. Blessington Community 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 Blessington Community College?
- Blessington Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Blessington Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Blessington Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Blessington Community College have Transition Year?
- 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (162). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Blessington Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Blessington Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Blessington Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Blessington Community College's roll number, 70760S, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Blessington Community College?
- The closest is Piper's Hill College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessington Community CollegeThis school | 737 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Piper's Hill CollegeNaas | 9.1 km | 1,049 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
| Meánscoil Iognáid RisNaas | 9.6 km | 1,013 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Naomh MhuireNaas | 10.0 km | 1,076 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste Chill DaraNás na Ríogh | 10.0 km | 401 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Naas Community CollegeNaas | 11.4 km | 928 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Holy Family Community SchoolRathcoole | 12.5 km | 998 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Naas RdBlessington
Co Wicklow
W91RD30
- Principal: Kieran Burke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 045 865 170
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Mhuire Senior School700 m
- SN Muire700 m
- Blessington 1 NS1.2 km
- Gaelscoil na Lochanna1.3 km
- Blessington Educate Together NS2.4 km
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 Blessington Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar