Coláiste Bhríde Carnew
Arklow, Co. Wicklow
830 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
830 students: 402 girls and 428 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 125
- 2nd year
- 121
- 3rd year
- 149
- TY
- 111
- 5th year
- 173
- 6th year
- 151
Transition Year: 111 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (149). 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
Coláiste Bhríde Carnew is a community college (etb) in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 WA00). Coláiste Bhríde Carnew has 830 students: 428 boys and 402 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 428 boys, 402 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
- 70790E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Bhríde Carnew?
- Coláiste Bhríde Carnew is a community college (etb) in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 WA00).
- How many students go to Coláiste Bhríde Carnew?
- Coláiste Bhríde Carnew has 830 students: 428 boys and 402 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Bhríde Carnew?
- Anna Gahan is the principal of Coláiste Bhríde Carnew, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Bhríde Carnew a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Bhríde Carnew takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Bhríde Carnew fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Bhríde Carnew 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 Coláiste Bhríde Carnew?
- Coláiste Bhríde Carnew has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Coláiste Bhríde Carnew teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Bhríde Carnew teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Bhríde Carnew have Transition Year?
- 111 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (149). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste Bhríde Carnew a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Bhríde Carnew is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Bhríde Carnew's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Bhríde Carnew's roll number, 70790E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Bhríde Carnew?
- The closest is F.C.J. Secondary School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Bhríde CarnewThis school | 830 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| F.C.J. Secondary SchoolEnniscorthy | 11.4 km | 1,075 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct | No | No |
| Bunclody Community CollegeEnniscorthy | 11.9 km | 310 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct | No | Yes |
| Creagh CollegeGorey | 13.2 km | 1,061 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gorey Educate Together Secondary SchoolGorey | 13.9 km | 323 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Gorey Community SchoolGorey | 15.0 km | 1,546 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Tullow Community SchoolTullow | 18.4 km | 901 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
CarnewArklow
Co Wicklow
Y14WA00
- Principal: Anna Gahan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 053 942 6318
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- All Saints National School100 m
- Carnew NS300 m
- SN Treasa Nfa3.2 km
- Shillelagh No 1 NS5.6 km
- Scoil Mhuire na nAird6.1 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 Coláiste Bhríde Carnew for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar