Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School
Wicklow Town, Wicklow
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 404 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 140 girls, 264 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 68345R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Educate Together Secondary School Wicklow (ETSS Wicklow) is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational post‑primary institution situated in the heart of Wicklow Town. The school’s ethos centres on inclusion, equality and student voice, providing a supportive environment where every learner is respected regardless of social, cultural or religious background. Teaching and learning are active, relevant and student‑centred, with a strong emphasis on developing knowledge, skills and confidence for both academic success and lifelong participation in society. The school offers a broad curriculum complemented by a wide range of extracurricular clubs, leadership opportunities and wellbeing programmes. Facilities are being expanded with a new, modern, state‑of‑the‑art building on the existing site, designed to foster innovation, collaboration and a positive learning atmosphere. ETSS Wicklow does not require a traditional uniform, provides a canteen for meals, and includes specialised ASD classes. The daily timetable runs from 8.41 am to 3.35 pm (with a shorter Wednesday schedule), incorporating structured tutor time, balanced teaching periods, breaks and a lunchtime that supports both academic and social development.
History
Educate Together’s roots trace back to the Dalkey School Project of 1978, which pioneered multi‑denominational, equality‑based education in Ireland. Following the establishment of the national Educate Together movement and its charter in 1990, the organisation expanded to include second‑level schools, receiving formal recognition as a second‑level patron in 2011. On 28 August 2019, Educate Together Secondary School Wicklow opened its doors for the first time, marking a new chapter in post‑primary education in Wicklow Town. Since opening, the school has steadily grown its programmes, facilities, student leadership opportunities and extracurricular provision, and continues to develop as a dynamic, inclusive community.
Applying to 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 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 Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School
How many pupils attend Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School?
Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School has 404 pupils enrolled, 140 girls and 264 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
Yes. Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School 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 Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School?
Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.