Colaiste Chraobh Abhann
Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow
778 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
778 students: 378 girls and 400 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 143
- 2nd year
- 131
- 3rd year
- 119
- TY
- 110
- 5th year
- 135
- 6th year
- 140
Transition Year: 110 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
Colaiste Chraobh Abhann is a community college (etb) in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 WF10). Colaiste Chraobh Abhann has 778 students: 400 boys and 378 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 400 boys, 378 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Kildare & Wicklow ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76076M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Colaiste Chraobh Abhann?
- Colaiste Chraobh Abhann is a community college (etb) in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 WF10).
- How many students go to Colaiste Chraobh Abhann?
- Colaiste Chraobh Abhann has 778 students: 400 boys and 378 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Colaiste Chraobh Abhann?
- Oliver Stack is the principal of Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Colaiste Chraobh Abhann a mixed school?
- Yes. Colaiste Chraobh Abhann takes both boys and girls.
- Is Colaiste Chraobh Abhann fee-paying?
- No. Colaiste Chraobh Abhann 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 Colaiste Chraobh Abhann?
- Colaiste Chraobh Abhann has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Colaiste Chraobh Abhann teach through Irish?
- No. Colaiste Chraobh Abhann teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Colaiste Chraobh Abhann have Transition Year?
- 110 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 Colaiste Chraobh Abhann a DEIS school?
- No. Colaiste Chraobh Abhann is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Colaiste Chraobh Abhann's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Chraobh Abhann's roll number, 76076M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Chraobh Abhann?
- The closest is Greystones Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colaiste Chraobh AbhannThis school | 778 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Greystones Community CollegeGreystones | 3.5 km | 765 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St David's Holy Faith SecondaryGreystones | 5.1 km | 792 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Temple Carrig Secondary SchoolGreystones | 6.0 km | 931 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St. Kilian's Community SchoolBray | 10.3 km | 427 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Presentation CollegeBray | 10.5 km | 667 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolBray | 11.0 km | 747 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
CreowenKilcoole
Co Wicklow
A63WF10
- Principal: Oliver Stack on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 287 0198
- 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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Colaiste Chraobh Abhann for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar