North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School
Bray, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 324 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 132 girls, 192 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 68261L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school operating under the sole patronage of Educate Together. It delivers a co‑educational, learner‑centred curriculum that prioritises equality, sustainability and social justice. The school’s ethos places student participation and democratic decision‑making at the heart of everyday life, encouraging pupils to take an active role in clubs, policy formation and community projects. A strong emphasis is placed on collaborative learning, with programmes and subjects designed to develop creative, empathetic, lifelong learners equipped for the challenges of the 21st century. The campus supports a modern learning environment, featuring a virtual 3D school tour that showcases well‑equipped classrooms, specialist science and technology facilities, and dedicated spaces for co‑curricular activities. Digital resources such as the school’s App and VSWare platform enhance classroom interaction and provide seamless access to learning materials. The school’s inclusive approach, guided by the Continuum of Support, ensures that all students, regardless of ability or need, receive appropriate support to thrive academically and socially.
History
North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School opened in August 2016 following a grassroots campaign that began in 2010. As one of 19 second‑level Educate Together schools in Ireland, it was established to embody the patron’s core principles of equality, democracy and inclusive education.
Applying to North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School
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 North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School. 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 North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School
How many pupils attend North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School?
North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School has 324 pupils enrolled, 132 girls and 192 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School?
North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.