Bunclody Community College
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
310 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 28 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
310 students: 135 girls and 175 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 36
- 2nd year
- 60
- 3rd year
- 65
- TY
- 49
- 5th year
- 53
- 6th year
- 47
Transition Year: 49 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (65). 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
Bunclody Community College is a community college (etb) in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 FW99). Bunclody Community College has 310 students: 175 boys and 135 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 175 boys, 135 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
- 71620H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Bunclody Community College?
- Bunclody Community College is a community college (etb) in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 FW99).
- How many students go to Bunclody Community College?
- Bunclody Community College has 310 students: 175 boys and 135 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Bunclody Community College?
- James Murphy is the principal of Bunclody Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Bunclody Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Bunclody Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Bunclody Community College fee-paying?
- No. Bunclody 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 Bunclody Community College?
- Bunclody Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.
- Does Bunclody Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Bunclody Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Bunclody Community College have Transition Year?
- 49 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (65). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Bunclody Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Bunclody Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Bunclody Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunclody Community College's roll number, 71620H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Bunclody Community College?
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunclody Community CollegeThis school | 310 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct | No | Yes | |
| F.C.J. Secondary SchoolEnniscorthy | 500 m | 1,075 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Bhríde CarnewArklow | 11.9 km | 830 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Enniscorthy Community CollegeEnniscorthy | 16.6 km | 492 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | Yes |
| Tullow Community SchoolTullow | 17.2 km | 901 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste BrídeEnniscorthy | 17.8 km | 744 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| St. Mary's C.B.S.Enniscorthy | 18.2 km | 770 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Irish StreetBunclody
Enniscorthy
Co Wexford
Y21FW99
- Principal: James Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 053 937 7590
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.bunclodycc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna Lourdes300 m
- Carrigduff Nat School1.0 km
- Kilmyshall NS2.9 km
- SN Cill Damhain4.2 km
- S N Cluain na nGall4.8 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
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