Coláiste Bríde
Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 744 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 63570W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Coláiste Bríde is a girls' secondary school in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, with 744 pupils enrolled. The school operates under the CEIST trust and follows a Catholic ethos rooted in Mercy philosophy. It has DEIS status and holds Schools of Sanctuary designation. The curriculum includes the Junior Cycle, Transition Year and the Leaving Certificate, with subject choices available for senior cycle students. Students can participate in Gaisce, the President's Award, with the school running the programme during Transition Year. The geography department operates a seismograph and records earthquake data. The school has a book rental scheme for junior cycle students and uses VSware for payments and communication. A parents' council and Home School Community Liaison service support families. The school also offers an Accelerated Reader programme and runs an annual history tour to Northern Ireland for senior students.
Applying to Coláiste Bríde
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 Bríde. 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 Bríde
How many pupils attend Coláiste Bríde?
Coláiste Bríde has 744 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste Bríde a DEIS school?
Yes. Coláiste Bríde 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 Bríde?
Coláiste Bríde has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.
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