Oatlands College
Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin
623 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Students this year
623 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 95
- 2nd year
- 96
- 3rd year
- 97
- TY
- 115
- 5th year
- 112
- 6th year
- 108
Transition Year: 115 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Oatlands College is a voluntary secondary school in Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 HX38). Oatlands College has 623 students: 623 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 623 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60050E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Oatlands College?
- Oatlands College is a voluntary secondary school in Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 HX38).
- How many students go to Oatlands College?
- Oatlands College has 623 students: 623 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Oatlands College?
- Caroline Garrett is the principal of Oatlands College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Oatlands College a mixed school?
- No. Oatlands College is a boys' school.
- Is Oatlands College fee-paying?
- No. Oatlands College is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Oatlands College?
- Oatlands College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Oatlands College teach through Irish?
- No. Oatlands College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Oatlands College have Transition Year?
- 115 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Oatlands College a DEIS school?
- No. Oatlands College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Oatlands College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Oatlands College's roll number, 60050E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Oatlands College?
- The closest is St Raphaela's Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands CollegeThis school | 623 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Raphaela's Secondary SchoolBlackrock | 1.1 km | 637 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste ÍosagáinAn Charraig Dhubh | 1.1 km | 488 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Coláiste EoinBóthair Stigh Lorgan | 1.1 km | 517 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Dominican CollegeBlackrock | 1.3 km | 521 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mount Anville Secondary SchoolDublin 14 | 1.3 km | 726 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St Andrews CollegeBlackrock | 1.5 km | 1,011 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Mount MerrionCo Dublin
A94HX38
- Principal: Caroline Garrett on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 288 8533
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School200 m
- SN Naomh Lorcan500 m
- SN San Treasa600 m
- St Brigids NS900 m
- SN Cnoc Ainbhil1.1 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Oatlands College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar