Coláiste an Átha
Gorey, Co. Wexford
349 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
349 students: 153 girls and 196 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 59
- 2nd year
- 57
- 3rd year
- 60
- TY
- 61
- 5th year
- 59
- 6th year
- 53
Transition Year: 61 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
Coláiste an Átha is a community college (etb) in Gorey, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y25 C952). Coláiste an Átha has 349 students: 196 boys and 153 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 196 boys, 153 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
- 71650Q
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste an Átha?
- Coláiste an Átha is a community college (etb) in Gorey, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y25 C952).
- How many students go to Coláiste an Átha?
- Coláiste an Átha has 349 students: 196 boys and 153 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste an Átha?
- Elizabeth Martin is the principal of Coláiste an Átha, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste an Átha a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste an Átha takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste an Átha fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste an Átha 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 an Átha?
- Coláiste an Átha has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.
- Does Coláiste an Átha teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste an Átha teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste an Átha have Transition Year?
- 61 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 Coláiste an Átha a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste an Átha is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Coláiste an Átha's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste an Átha's roll number, 71650Q, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste an Átha?
- The closest is Gorey Community 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 an ÁthaThis school | 349 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Gorey Community SchoolGorey | 18.0 km | 1,546 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Creagh CollegeGorey | 18.3 km | 1,061 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste BrídeEnniscorthy | 18.5 km | 744 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Meanscoil GharmanInis Córthaidh | 18.9 km | 205 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Gorey Educate Together Secondary SchoolGorey | 19.0 km | 323 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Mary's C.B.S.Enniscorthy | 19.2 km | 770 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
KilmuckridgeGorey
Co Wexford
Y25C952
- Principal: Elizabeth Martin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 053 913 0169
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaisteanatha.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Josephs NS400 m
- Kilnamanagh Community National School5.3 km
- Court NS6.0 km
- Oulart NS7.1 km
- St Marys NS8.1 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
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