Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán

Waterford, Co. Waterford

247 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

247 students: 101 girls and 146 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
43
2nd year
45
3rd year
40
TY
26
5th year
49
6th year
44

Transition Year: 26 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (40). 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

Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán is a community college (etb) in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 PV34). Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán has 247 students: 146 boys and 101 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls
Mixed · 146 boys, 101 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
72220T

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán?
Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán is a community college (etb) in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 PV34).
How many students go to Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán?
Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán has 247 students: 146 boys and 101 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán?
Danny Cunningham is the principal of Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán a mixed school?
Yes. Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán takes both boys and girls.
Is Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán fee-paying?
No. Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán 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 Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán?
Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.
Does Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán teach through Irish?
No. Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán have Transition Year?
26 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (40). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán a DEIS school?
Yes. Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán's roll number, 72220T, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán?
The closest is Scoil na mBraithre. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

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Closest secondary schools

Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún Garbhán compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún GarbhánThis school 247 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No Yes
Scoil na mBraithreDungarvan 300 m 338 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov No No
Ardscoil na nDéiseDungarvan 600 m 265 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No No
St Augustines CollegeDungarvan 2.8 km 1,069 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No No
Meánscoil San NioclásDún Garbhán 5.6 km 159 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet Yes Yes
St Declan's Community CollegeKilmacthomas 19.2 km 783 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No No
Pobalscoil na TríonóideYoughal 22.6 km 1,086 Mixed Community school Free None found yet Stream No

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Contact

Youghal Road
Dungarvan
Waterford
X35PV34

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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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