Is Coláiste Abbáin a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Abbáin takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Abbáin fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Abbáin 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 Abbáin?

Coláiste Abbáin has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.

Does Coláiste Abbáin teach through Irish?

No. Coláiste Abbáin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Coláiste Abbáin a DEIS school?

Yes. Coláiste Abbáin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Coláiste Abbáin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Abbáin's roll number, 71600B, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Abbáin?

The closest is Meanscoil Gharman. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Abbáin

Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

501 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

501 students: 223 girls and 278 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 90
2nd year: 91
3rd year: 71
TY: 58
5th year: 95
6th year: 96

Transition Year: 58 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 Abbáin is a community college (etb) in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 K039). Coláiste Abbáin has 501 students: 278 boys and 223 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 278 boys, 223 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Waterford & Wexford ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 71600B

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Abbáin?: Coláiste Abbáin is a community college (etb) in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 K039).
How many students go to Coláiste Abbáin?: Coláiste Abbáin has 501 students: 278 boys and 223 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Is Coláiste Abbáin a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Abbáin takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Abbáin fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Abbáin 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 Abbáin?: Coláiste Abbáin has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.
Does Coláiste Abbáin teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Abbáin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Abbáin have Transition Year?: 58 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (71). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Coláiste Abbáin a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste Abbáin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste Abbáin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Abbáin's roll number, 71600B, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Abbáin?: The closest is Meanscoil Gharman. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Abbáin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste AbbáinThis school		501	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Meanscoil GharmanInis Córthaidh	14.1 km	205	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
St. Mary's Secondary SchoolNew Ross	14.4 km	706	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Good Counsel CollegeNew Ross	14.4 km	744	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov	No	No
Kennedy CollegeNew Ross	14.5 km	188	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolNew Ross	15.1 km	437	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St. Mary's C.B.S.Enniscorthy	15.4 km	770	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Adamstown
Enniscorthy
Co Wexford
Y21K039

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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

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