Who is the principal of St. Kilian's Community School?

John Murphy is the principal of St. Kilian's Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is St. Kilian's Community School a mixed school?

Yes. St. Kilian's Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is St. Kilian's Community School fee-paying?

No. St. Kilian's Community 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 St. Kilian's Community School?

St. Kilian's Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare Wicklow ETB Order of Friars Minor (Franciscan Fathers).

Does St. Kilian's Community School teach through Irish?

No. St. Kilian's Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St. Kilian's Community School a DEIS school?

Yes. St. Kilian's Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read St. Kilian's Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Kilian's Community School's roll number, 91376L, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near St. Kilian's Community School?

The closest is Presentation College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

St. Kilian's Community School

Bray, Co. Wicklow

427 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY

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Students this year

427 students: 168 girls and 259 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 69
2nd year: 81
3rd year: 71
TY: 76
5th year: 66
6th year: 64

Transition Year: 76 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

St. Kilian's Community School is a community school in Bray, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 PP76). St. Kilian's Community School has 427 students: 259 boys and 168 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 259 boys, 168 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Kildare Wicklow ETB Order of Friars Minor (Franciscan Fathers)
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91376L

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is St. Kilian's Community School?: St. Kilian's Community School is a community school in Bray, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 PP76).
How many students go to St. Kilian's Community School?: St. Kilian's Community School has 427 students: 259 boys and 168 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of St. Kilian's Community School?: John Murphy is the principal of St. Kilian's Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is St. Kilian's Community School a mixed school?: Yes. St. Kilian's Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is St. Kilian's Community School fee-paying?: No. St. Kilian's Community 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 St. Kilian's Community School?: St. Kilian's Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare Wicklow ETB Order of Friars Minor (Franciscan Fathers).
Does St. Kilian's Community School teach through Irish?: No. St. Kilian's Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does St. Kilian's Community School have Transition Year?: 76 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 St. Kilian's Community School a DEIS school?: Yes. St. Kilian's Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read St. Kilian's Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Kilian's Community School's roll number, 91376L, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near St. Kilian's Community School?: The closest is Presentation College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

St. Kilian's Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
St. Kilian's Community SchoolThis school		427	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Presentation CollegeBray	1.8 km	667	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Loreto Secondary SchoolBray	1.9 km	747	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Gerard's SchoolBray	2.1 km	623	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary SchoolBray	2.7 km	324	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste RaithínBré	3.0 km	326	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Woodbrook CollegeBray	3.4 km	623	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes

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Ballywaltrim
Bray
Co. Wicklow
A98PP76

Principal: John Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 282 8126
Email: [email protected]
Website: stkilianscs.com
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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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