Greystones Community College
Greystones, Co. Wicklow
765 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
765 students: 362 girls and 403 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 145
- 2nd year
- 178
- 3rd year
- 150
- TY
- 123
- 5th year
- 90
- 6th year
- 79
Transition Year: 123 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (150). 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
Greystones Community College is a community college (etb) in Greystones, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 A3K2). Greystones Community College has 765 students: 403 boys and 362 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 403 boys, 362 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
- 76596P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Greystones Community College?
- Greystones Community College is a community college (etb) in Greystones, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 A3K2).
- How many students go to Greystones Community College?
- Greystones Community College has 765 students: 403 boys and 362 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Greystones Community College?
- Ruairi Farrell is the principal of Greystones Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Greystones Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Greystones Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Greystones Community College fee-paying?
- No. Greystones 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 Greystones Community College?
- Greystones Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Greystones Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Greystones Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Greystones Community College have Transition Year?
- 123 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (150). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Greystones Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Greystones Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Greystones Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Greystones Community College's roll number, 76596P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Greystones Community College?
- The closest is St David's Holy Faith Secondary. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystones Community CollegeThis school | 765 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St David's Holy Faith SecondaryGreystones | 1.6 km | 792 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Temple Carrig Secondary SchoolGreystones | 2.6 km | 931 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Colaiste Chraobh AbhannKilcoole | 3.5 km | 778 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Presentation CollegeBray | 7.0 km | 667 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Kilian's Community SchoolBray | 7.0 km | 427 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolBray | 7.6 km | 747 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
CharleslandGreystones
Co Wicklow
A63A3K2
- Principal: Ruairi Farrell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 201 0096
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.greystonescollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Greystones Community NS300 m
- St Catherines Special School700 m
- Delgany NS1.2 km
- St Laurences NS1.5 km
- St Brigids School1.7 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 Greystones Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar