Selskar College
Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 376 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 115 girls, 261 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71680C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Selskar College, also known as Coláiste Sheilscire, is a co-educational, multi-denominational secondary school in Wexford town, under the Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB). Enrolment is 376 students. The school provides both post-primary and post-Leaving Certificate education. Its stated mission is "Teaching and learning with care and respect where every person matters". Core values listed are Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect. The curriculum includes the Junior Certificate, the Junior Certificate School Programme (JCSP), the Leaving Certificate, the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) and the LCVP. Transition Year was introduced in September 2024 and includes modules such as STEM and Sustainability, Visual Arts, Humanities, Enterprise, Work Experience, and Active Learning. The school also runs further education courses and is designated a School of Sanctuary. Extra-curricular activity covers sport, music and art.
Applying to Selskar College
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 Selskar College. 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 Selskar College
How many pupils attend Selskar College?
Selskar College has 376 pupils enrolled, 115 girls and 261 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Selskar College a DEIS school?
Yes. Selskar College 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 Selskar College?
Selskar College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.