Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)

Wexford, Co. Wexford

376 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

376 students: 115 girls and 261 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
63
2nd year
75
3rd year
64
TY
22
5th year
77
6th year
75

Transition Year: 22 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (64). That usually means TY is optional here.

What it costs

Tuition fees
None. The school is in the free education scheme.
Voluntary contribution
€50 a year. Student services contribution on registration
Schoolbooks
Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) is a community college (etb) in Wexford, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 RY27). Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) has 376 students: 261 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls
Mixed · 261 boys, 115 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
71680C

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)?
Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) is a community college (etb) in Wexford, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 RY27).
How many students go to Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)?
Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) has 376 students: 261 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)?
John Connolly is the principal of Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire), according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) a mixed school?
Yes. Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) takes both boys and girls.
Is Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) fee-paying?
No. Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) 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 Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)?
Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.
Does Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) teach through Irish?
No. Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) have Transition Year?
22 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (64). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) a DEIS school?
Yes. Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)'s inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)'s roll number, 71680C, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)?
The closest is Presentation Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

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Closest secondary schools

Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)This school 376 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No Yes
Presentation Secondary SchoolGrogan's Road 600 m 996 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
St Peter's CollegeWexford 800 m 782 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolWexford 900 m 732 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Loreto Secondary SchoolWexford 2.4 km 930 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No No
Bridgetown CollegeBridgetown 13.7 km 631 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Open night, Sun, 21 Mar No Yes
Meanscoil GharmanInis Córthaidh 15.9 km 205 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet Yes No

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Contact

Westgate
Wexford
Co Wexford
Y35RY27

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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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