St Wolstan's Community School
Celbridge, Co. Kildare
846 studentsGirlsCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
846 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 150
- 2nd year
- 149
- 3rd year
- 150
- TY
- 125
- 5th year
- 120
- 6th year
- 152
Transition Year: 125 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
St Wolstan's Community School is a community school in Celbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 RKA9). St Wolstan's Community School has 846 students: 846 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 846 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Kildare Wicklow ETB Archbishop of Dublin
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91505T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Wolstan's Community School?
- St Wolstan's Community School is a community school in Celbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 RKA9).
- How many students go to St Wolstan's Community School?
- St Wolstan's Community School has 846 students: 846 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Wolstan's Community School?
- Francis Carolan is the principal of St Wolstan's Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Wolstan's Community School a mixed school?
- No. St Wolstan's Community School is a girls' school.
- Is St Wolstan's Community School fee-paying?
- No. St Wolstan'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 Wolstan's Community School?
- St Wolstan's Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare Wicklow ETB Archbishop of Dublin.
- Does St Wolstan's Community School teach through Irish?
- No. St Wolstan's Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Wolstan's Community School have Transition Year?
- 125 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (150). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Wolstan's Community School a DEIS school?
- No. St Wolstan's Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Wolstan's Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Wolstan's Community School's roll number, 91505T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Wolstan's Community School?
- The closest is Salesian College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wolstan's Community SchoolThis school | 846 | Girls | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Salesian CollegeCelbridge | 2.8 km | 880 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Celbridge Community SchoolCelbridge | 2.9 km | 712 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste ChiaráinLeixlip | 5.3 km | 676 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh NuadMaigh Nuad | 5.7 km | 154 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Confey Community CollegeLeixlip | 6.1 km | 934 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Adamstown Community CollegeLucan | 6.6 km | 981 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
BallymakealyClane Rd
Celbridge
Co Kildare
W23RKA9
- Principal: Francis Carolan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 628 8257
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stwolstans.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- North Kildare Educate Together NS300 m
- Scoil na Mainistreach900 m
- St Raphaels Special Sch1.2 km
- Scoil Naomh Brid1.5 km
- Primrose Hill NS1.7 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 St Wolstan's Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar