Kennedy College
New Ross, Co. Wexford
188 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Open night
- Friday, 16 October (passed)
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
188 students: 68 girls and 120 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 24
- 2nd year
- 28
- 3rd year
- 34
- TY
- 38
- 5th year
- 43
- 6th year
- 21
Transition Year: 38 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.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Kennedy College is a community college (etb) in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 YW08). Kennedy College has 188 students: 120 boys and 68 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 120 boys, 68 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
- 71660T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Kennedy College?
- Kennedy College is a community college (etb) in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 YW08).
- How many students go to Kennedy College?
- Kennedy College has 188 students: 120 boys and 68 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Kennedy College?
- Sarah Roche is the principal of Kennedy College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Kennedy College a mixed school?
- Yes. Kennedy College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Kennedy College fee-paying?
- No. Kennedy 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 Kennedy College?
- Kennedy College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.
- Does Kennedy College teach through Irish?
- No. Kennedy College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Kennedy College have Transition Year?
- 38 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 Kennedy College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Kennedy College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Kennedy College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kennedy College's roll number, 71660T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Kennedy College?
- The closest is Good Counsel College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy CollegeThis school | 188 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Good Counsel CollegeNew Ross | 500 m | 744 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolNew Ross | 1.0 km | 706 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolNew Ross | 1.0 km | 437 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary SchoolNew Ross | 1.6 km | 173 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste AbbáinEnniscorthy | 14.5 km | 501 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Ramsgrange Community SchoolNew Ross | 16.2 km | 636 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
New RossCo Wexford
Y34YW08
- Principal: Sarah Roche on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 051 421 278
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.kennedycollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh600 m
- Bunscoil Ris1.2 km
- St Canice S Convent1.5 km
- New Ross Educate Together National School1.6 km
- SN Shean Bhoth4.9 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 Kennedy College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar