Abbey Community College
Waterford, Co. Kilkenny
1,004 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
1,004 students: 481 girls and 523 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 180
- 2nd year
- 175
- 3rd year
- 180
- TY
- 141
- 5th year
- 177
- 6th year
- 151
Transition Year: 141 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (180). 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
Abbey Community College is a community college (etb) in Waterford, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode X91 PC91). Abbey Community College has 1,004 students: 523 boys and 481 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 523 boys, 481 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Kilkenny & Carlow ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76082H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Abbey Community College?
- Abbey Community College is a community college (etb) in Waterford, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode X91 PC91).
- How many students go to Abbey Community College?
- Abbey Community College has 1,004 students: 523 boys and 481 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Abbey Community College?
- Michelle Jefford is the principal of Abbey Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Abbey Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Abbey Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Abbey Community College fee-paying?
- No. Abbey 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 Abbey Community College?
- Abbey Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB.
- Does Abbey Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Abbey Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Abbey Community College have Transition Year?
- 141 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (180). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Abbey Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Abbey Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Abbey Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Abbey Community College's roll number, 76082H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Abbey Community College?
- The closest is Waterpark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Community CollegeThis school | 1,004 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Waterpark CollegeWaterford | 1.0 km | 621 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| De La Salle CollegeWaterford | 1.2 km | 1,023 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Newtown SchoolWaterford City | 1.4 km | 415 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov | No | No |
| C.B.S. Mount Sion, WaterfordWaterford City | 1.5 km | 494 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Our Lady of Mercy Secondary SchoolWaterford | 1.9 km | 479 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Angela's Secondary SchoolWaterford | 2.3 km | 937 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Abbey RdFerrybank
Waterford
X91PC91
- Principal: Michelle Jefford on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 051 832 930
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.abbeycommunitycollege.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS200 m
- SN Muire an Port Mor400 m
- Waterpark NS900 m
- St Josephs Special Sch1.0 km
- St Stephens NS1.2 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 Abbey Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar