Who is the principal of Gorey Community School?

Michael Finn is the principal of Gorey Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Gorey Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Gorey Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Gorey Community School fee-paying?

No. Gorey 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 Gorey Community School?

Gorey Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB Loreto Sisters of Ireland.

Does Gorey Community School teach through Irish?

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

Is Gorey Community School a DEIS school?

No. Gorey Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gorey Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gorey Community School's roll number, 91492N, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Gorey Community School?

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

Gorey Community School

Gorey, Co. Wexford

1,546 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

1,546 students: 793 girls and 753 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 266
2nd year: 256
3rd year: 270
TY: 208
5th year: 276
6th year: 270

Transition Year: 208 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (270). 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

Gorey Community School is a community school in Gorey, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y25 YX29). Gorey Community School has 1,546 students: 753 boys and 793 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 753 boys, 793 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Waterford & Wexford ETB Loreto Sisters of Ireland
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 91492N

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Gorey Community School?: Gorey Community School is a community school in Gorey, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y25 YX29).
How many students go to Gorey Community School?: Gorey Community School has 1,546 students: 753 boys and 793 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Gorey Community School?: Michael Finn is the principal of Gorey Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Gorey Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Gorey Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Gorey Community School fee-paying?: No. Gorey 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 Gorey Community School?: Gorey Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB Loreto Sisters of Ireland.
Does Gorey Community School teach through Irish?: No. Gorey Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Gorey Community School have Transition Year?: 208 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (270). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Gorey Community School a DEIS school?: No. Gorey Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gorey Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gorey Community School's roll number, 91492N, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Gorey Community School?: The closest is Gorey Educate Together Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Gorey Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gorey Community SchoolThis school		1,546	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Gorey Educate Together Secondary SchoolGorey	1.3 km	323	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Creagh CollegeGorey	1.8 km	1,061	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Coláiste Bhríde CarnewArklow	15.0 km	830	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Glenart CollegeArklow	15.6 km	633	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Arklow CBSArklow	16.0 km	392	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
St Marys CollegeArklow	16.2 km	527	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Esmonde Street
Gorey
Co. Wexford
Y25YX29

Principal: Michael Finn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 942 1000
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.goreycs.ie
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Next school holidays

Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 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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