East Glendalough School
Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
365 studentsMixedComprehensive schoolTY
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Students this year
365 students: 170 girls and 195 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 60
- 2nd year
- 61
- 3rd year
- 60
- TY
- 61
- 5th year
- 61
- 6th year
- 62
Transition Year: 61 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
East Glendalough School is a comprehensive school in Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 PC52). East Glendalough School has 365 students: 195 boys and 170 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Comprehensive school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 195 boys, 170 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Church of Ireland
- Patron
- Minister for Education Archbishop of Dublin & Glendalough COI
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 81016V
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is East Glendalough School?
- East Glendalough School is a comprehensive school in Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 PC52).
- How many students go to East Glendalough School?
- East Glendalough School has 365 students: 195 boys and 170 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of East Glendalough School?
- Tim Hicks is the principal of East Glendalough School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is East Glendalough School a mixed school?
- Yes. East Glendalough School takes both boys and girls.
- Is East Glendalough School fee-paying?
- No. East Glendalough School 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 East Glendalough School?
- East Glendalough School has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Minister for Education Archbishop of Dublin & Glendalough COI.
- Does East Glendalough School teach through Irish?
- No. East Glendalough School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does East Glendalough School have Transition Year?
- 61 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 East Glendalough School a DEIS school?
- No. East Glendalough School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read East Glendalough School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by East Glendalough School's roll number, 81016V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near East Glendalough School?
- The closest is Wicklow Educate Together 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Glendalough SchoolThis school | 365 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | No | No | |
| Wicklow Educate Together Secondary SchoolWicklow Town | 700 m | 404 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Chill MhantáinWicklow Town | 800 m | 995 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Dominican CollegeWicklow Town | 1.5 km | 461 | Girls | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Colaiste Chraobh AbhannKilcoole | 12.6 km | 778 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Avondale Community CollegeRathdrum | 13.5 km | 644 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Greystones Community CollegeGreystones | 16.1 km | 765 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
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Contact
Station RoadWicklow Town
Co. Wicklow
A67PC52
- Principal: Tim Hicks on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 0404 69608
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.egs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin700 m
- Wicklow Educate Together NS700 m
- Glebe NS700 m
- Padraig Naofa NS1.1 km
- Scoil an Choroin Mhuire1.4 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 East Glendalough School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar