Scoil Chonglais
Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 452 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 232 girls, 220 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70750P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Chonglais is a co‑educational, multidenominational post‑primary school situated in Baltinglass, County Wicklow. The school delivers a balanced, broad‑based curriculum that includes the traditional Junior and Senior Cycles, L2 Learning, Transition Year and Leaving Cert Applied, ensuring that every pupil can follow a pathway suited to their interests and abilities. A strong emphasis is placed on creating a warm, caring and inclusive learning environment where respect, equality and community are core values, and where students are encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential. The school boasts modern facilities that support a wide range of co‑curricular and extra‑curricular activities. Students can engage in sport, drama, music and a variety of clubs, while also benefiting from an outdoor classroom and environmental projects such as a bird‑and‑bug B&B, which promote ecological stewardship. These provisions, together with a commitment to excellence in education, aim to develop well‑rounded individuals who are prepared for further study and active citizenship.
History
Scoil Chonglais was established in 1982 in Baltinglass to meet the growing educational needs of the local community. Originally housed in a vocational school, the college moved to a larger campus on Kiltegan Road, allowing for expanded facilities and a broader curriculum. Over the decades the school has maintained a focus on academic excellence, personal development and community engagement, offering Junior and Senior Cycle programmes, L2 Learning, Transition Year and Leaving Cert Applied. Initiatives such as an outdoor classroom and a biodiversity B&B for birds and bugs reflect its ongoing commitment to environmental awareness and holistic education.
Applying to Scoil Chonglais
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 Scoil Chonglais. 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 Scoil Chonglais
How many pupils attend Scoil Chonglais?
Scoil Chonglais has 452 pupils enrolled, 232 girls and 220 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Scoil Chonglais a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Chonglais 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 Scoil Chonglais?
Scoil Chonglais has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.