Coláiste Abbain
Enniscorthy, Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 501 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 223 girls, 278 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71600B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste Abbáin is a co-educational, multi-denominational secondary school in Adamstown, County Wexford, approximately 13 miles from Wexford, Enniscorthy and New Ross. It operates under the Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board and has DEIS status. The college provides second-level and third-level courses, with around 320 second-level students enrolled. The school offers the Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and LCVP programmes. Core Junior Cycle subjects include Irish, English, Maths, Science, French or German, CSPE, SPHE, PE, Wellbeing and History, with optional subjects such as Metalwork, Woodwork, Business Studies, Home Economics, Music, Technical Graphics and Geography. The school states its aim as providing a welcoming environment where all students are valued and respected, with a comprehensive inclusive curriculum. Extra-curricular activities include hurling, football, camogie, soccer and girls' football, along with musicals and public speaking. The school's motto is "reach for the stars".
Applying to Coláiste Abbain
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Coláiste Abbain. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Coláiste Abbain
How many pupils attend Coláiste Abbain?
Coláiste Abbain has 501 pupils enrolled, 223 girls and 278 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste Abbain a DEIS school?
Yes. Coláiste Abbain is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Coláiste Abbain?
Coláiste Abbain has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.