Who is the principal of Creagh College?

Declan O'Toole is the principal of Creagh College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Creagh College a mixed school?

Yes. Creagh College takes both boys and girls.

Is Creagh College fee-paying?

No. Creagh 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 Creagh College?

Creagh College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.

Does Creagh College teach through Irish?

No. Creagh College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Creagh College a DEIS school?

No. Creagh College is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Creagh College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Creagh College's roll number, 76127D, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Creagh College?

The closest is Gorey Educate Together Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Creagh College

Gorey, Co. Wexford

1,061 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

1,061 students: 496 girls and 565 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 173
2nd year: 174
3rd year: 179
TY: 145
5th year: 173
6th year: 217

Transition Year: 145 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (179). 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

Creagh College is a community college (etb) in Gorey, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y25 V6Y9). Creagh College has 1,061 students: 565 boys and 496 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 565 boys, 496 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Waterford & Wexford ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 76127D

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Creagh College?: Creagh College is a community college (etb) in Gorey, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y25 V6Y9).
How many students go to Creagh College?: Creagh College has 1,061 students: 565 boys and 496 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Creagh College?: Declan O'Toole is the principal of Creagh College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Creagh College a mixed school?: Yes. Creagh College takes both boys and girls.
Is Creagh College fee-paying?: No. Creagh 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 Creagh College?: Creagh College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.
Does Creagh College teach through Irish?: No. Creagh College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Creagh College have Transition Year?: 145 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (179). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Creagh College a DEIS school?: No. Creagh College is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Creagh College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Creagh College's roll number, 76127D, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Creagh College?: The closest is Gorey Educate Together Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

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Creagh College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Creagh CollegeThis school		1,061	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Gorey Educate Together Secondary SchoolGorey	1.2 km	323	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Gorey Community SchoolGorey	1.8 km	1,546	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste Bhríde CarnewArklow	13.2 km	830	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Glenart CollegeArklow	16.4 km	633	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Arklow CBSArklow	16.8 km	392	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
St Marys CollegeArklow	17.1 km	527	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No

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Carnew Road
Gorey
Co. Wexford
Y25V6Y9

Principal: Declan O'Toole on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 948 4035
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.creaghcollege.ie
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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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