St Paul's Community College
Waterford City, Co. Waterford
792 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
792 students: 299 girls and 493 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 139
- 2nd year
- 141
- 3rd year
- 140
- TY
- 132
- 5th year
- 134
- 6th year
- 106
Transition Year: 132 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
St Paul's Community College is a community college (etb) in Waterford City, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 TX24). St Paul's Community College has 792 students: 493 boys and 299 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 493 boys, 299 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- To be decided
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 72241E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Paul's Community College?
- St Paul's Community College is a community college (etb) in Waterford City, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 TX24).
- How many students go to St Paul's Community College?
- St Paul's Community College has 792 students: 493 boys and 299 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Paul's Community College?
- Fiona Mcdonnell is the principal of St Paul's Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Paul's Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Paul's Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Paul's Community College fee-paying?
- No. St Paul's 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 St Paul's Community College?
- St Paul's Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is To be decided.
- Does St Paul's Community College teach through Irish?
- No. St Paul's Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Paul's Community College have Transition Year?
- 132 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 St Paul's Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Paul's 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 St Paul's Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Paul's Community College's roll number, 72241E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Paul's Community College?
- The closest is Presentation Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Community CollegeThis school | 792 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolWaterford | 700 m | 458 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Our Lady of Mercy Secondary SchoolWaterford | 1.2 km | 479 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| C.B.S. Mount Sion, WaterfordWaterford City | 1.5 km | 494 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Angela's Secondary SchoolWaterford | 1.8 km | 937 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| De La Salle CollegeWaterford | 2.4 km | 1,023 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Waterpark CollegeWaterford | 2.5 km | 621 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Browne's RoadWaterford City
X91TX24
- Principal: Fiona Mcdonnell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 051 355 816
- Email: [email protected]
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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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