Who is the principal of Enniscorthy Community College?

Dr. Iain Wickham is the principal of Enniscorthy Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Enniscorthy Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Enniscorthy Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Enniscorthy Community College fee-paying?

No. Enniscorthy 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 Enniscorthy Community College?

Enniscorthy Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.

Does Enniscorthy Community College teach through Irish?

No. Enniscorthy Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Enniscorthy Community College a DEIS school?

Yes. Enniscorthy 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 Enniscorthy Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Enniscorthy Community College's roll number, 71630K, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Enniscorthy Community College?

The closest is St. Mary's C.B.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Enniscorthy Community College

Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

492 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications close: Friday, 30 OctoberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

492 students: 257 girls and 235 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 93
2nd year: 96
3rd year: 91
TY: 91
5th year: 33
6th year: 88

Transition Year: 91 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.

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

Enniscorthy Community College is a community college (etb) in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 YX56). Enniscorthy Community College has 492 students: 235 boys and 257 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 235 boys, 257 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: 71630K

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Enniscorthy Community College?: Enniscorthy Community College is a community college (etb) in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 YX56).
How many students go to Enniscorthy Community College?: Enniscorthy Community College has 492 students: 235 boys and 257 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Enniscorthy Community College?: Dr. Iain Wickham is the principal of Enniscorthy Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Enniscorthy Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Enniscorthy Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Enniscorthy Community College fee-paying?: No. Enniscorthy 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 Enniscorthy Community College?: Enniscorthy Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.
Does Enniscorthy Community College teach through Irish?: No. Enniscorthy Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Enniscorthy Community College have Transition Year?: 91 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
Is Enniscorthy Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. Enniscorthy 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 Enniscorthy Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Enniscorthy Community College's roll number, 71630K, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Enniscorthy Community College?: The closest is St. Mary's C.B.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Enniscorthy Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Enniscorthy Community CollegeThis school		492	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct	No	Yes
St. Mary's C.B.S.Enniscorthy	1.8 km	770	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste BrídeEnniscorthy	1.9 km	744	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Meanscoil GharmanInis Córthaidh	4.5 km	205	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Coláiste AbbáinEnniscorthy	15.9 km	501	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Bunclody Community CollegeEnniscorthy	16.6 km	310	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct	No	Yes
F.C.J. Secondary SchoolEnniscorthy	16.8 km	1,075	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 28 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Milehouse Rd
Enniscorthy
Co Wexford
Y21YX56

Principal: Dr. Iain Wickham on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 923 4185
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.enniscorthycc.ie
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Next school holidays

Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 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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