Coláiste Raithín
Bré, Co. Wicklow
326 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
326 students: 188 girls and 138 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 49
- 2nd year
- 63
- 3rd year
- 71
- TY
- 49
- 5th year
- 41
- 6th year
- 53
Transition Year: 49 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (71). 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 Raithín is a community college (etb) in Bré, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 X3A3). Coláiste Raithín has 326 students: 138 boys and 188 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 138 boys, 188 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Kildare & Wicklow ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70821M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Raithín?
- Coláiste Raithín is a community college (etb) in Bré, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 X3A3).
- How many students go to Coláiste Raithín?
- Coláiste Raithín has 326 students: 138 boys and 188 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Raithín?
- Déaglán Ó Laoire is the principal of Coláiste Raithín, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Raithín a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Raithín takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Raithín fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Raithín 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 Raithín?
- Coláiste Raithín has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Coláiste Raithín teach through Irish?
- Yes. Coláiste Raithín is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste Raithín have Transition Year?
- 49 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (71). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste Raithín a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Raithín is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Raithín's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Raithín's roll number, 70821M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Raithín?
- The closest is North Wicklow Educate Together 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 RaithínThis school | 326 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary SchoolBray | 300 m | 324 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Woodbrook CollegeBray | 1.0 km | 623 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolBray | 1.5 km | 747 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Gerard's SchoolBray | 2.0 km | 623 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Presentation CollegeBray | 2.0 km | 667 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| John Scottus Secondary SchoolRathmichael | 2.1 km | 211 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Bóthar Bhaile Átha CliathBré
Co Chill Mhantain
A98X3A3
- Principal: Déaglán Ó Laoire on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 286 5180
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Ravenswell Primary School300 m
- St. Peter's Primary School700 m
- Scoil Padraig Naofa1.1 km
- Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh1.2 km
- Cronan Naofa NS1.2 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 Raithín for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar