Who is the principal of Ramsgrange Community School?

Rachel O'Connor is the principal of Ramsgrange Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Ramsgrange Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Ramsgrange Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Ramsgrange Community School fee-paying?

No. Ramsgrange 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 Ramsgrange Community School?

Ramsgrange Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB Sisters of St Louis.

Does Ramsgrange Community School teach through Irish?

No. Ramsgrange Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ramsgrange Community School a DEIS school?

Yes. Ramsgrange 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 Ramsgrange Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ramsgrange Community School's roll number, 91431Q, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Ramsgrange Community School?

The closest is Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Ramsgrange Community School

New Ross, Co. Wexford

636 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

636 students: 274 girls and 362 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 98
2nd year: 115
3rd year: 115
TY: 68
5th year: 109
6th year: 131

Transition Year: 68 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (115). 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

Ramsgrange Community School is a community school in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 YY17). Ramsgrange Community School has 636 students: 362 boys and 274 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 362 boys, 274 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Waterford & Wexford ETB Sisters of St Louis
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91431Q

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ramsgrange Community School?: Ramsgrange Community School is a community school in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 YY17).
How many students go to Ramsgrange Community School?: Ramsgrange Community School has 636 students: 362 boys and 274 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Ramsgrange Community School?: Rachel O'Connor is the principal of Ramsgrange Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Ramsgrange Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Ramsgrange Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Ramsgrange Community School fee-paying?: No. Ramsgrange 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 Ramsgrange Community School?: Ramsgrange Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB Sisters of St Louis.
Does Ramsgrange Community School teach through Irish?: No. Ramsgrange Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Ramsgrange Community School have Transition Year?: 68 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (115). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Ramsgrange Community School a DEIS school?: Yes. Ramsgrange 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 Ramsgrange Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ramsgrange Community School's roll number, 91431Q, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Ramsgrange Community School?: The closest is Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Ramsgrange Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ramsgrange Community SchoolThis school		636	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Gaelcholáiste Phort LáirgePort Láirge	10.4 km	146	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Newtown SchoolWaterford City	12.6 km	415	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov	No	No
Abbey Community CollegeWaterford	12.6 km	1,004	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Waterpark CollegeWaterford	12.7 km	621	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
De La Salle CollegeWaterford	12.7 km	1,023	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Angela's Secondary SchoolWaterford	13.4 km	937	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Ramsgrange
New Ross
Co Wexford
Y34YY17

Principal: Rachel O'Connor on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 389 211
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ramsgrangecommunityschool.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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