Who is the principal of Dominican College?

Orla Condren is the principal of Dominican College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Dominican College a mixed school?

No. Dominican College is a girls' school.

Is Dominican College fee-paying?

No. Dominican 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 Dominican College?

Dominican College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.

Does Dominican College teach through Irish?

No. Dominican College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Dominican College a DEIS school?

No. Dominican College is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Dominican College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dominican College's roll number, 60070K, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Dominican College?

The closest is Blackrock College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Dominican College

Blackrock, Co. Dublin

521 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY

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Students this year

521 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 88
2nd year: 89
3rd year: 90
TY: 86
5th year: 76
6th year: 92

Transition Year: 86 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

Dominican College is a voluntary secondary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 TP97). Dominican College has 521 students: 521 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Girls only · 521 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: Le Chéile Schools Trust
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 60070K

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Questions parents ask

Where is Dominican College?: Dominican College is a voluntary secondary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 TP97).
How many students go to Dominican College?: Dominican College has 521 students: 521 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Dominican College?: Orla Condren is the principal of Dominican College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Dominican College a mixed school?: No. Dominican College is a girls' school.
Is Dominican College fee-paying?: No. Dominican 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 Dominican College?: Dominican College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
Does Dominican College teach through Irish?: No. Dominican College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Dominican College have Transition Year?: 86 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 Dominican College a DEIS school?: No. Dominican College is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Dominican College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dominican College's roll number, 60070K, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Dominican College?: The closest is Blackrock College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Dominican College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Dominican CollegeThis school		521	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Blackrock CollegeRock Road	200 m	1,041	Boys	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
Willow Park SchoolBlackrock	600 m	206	Boys	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
St Andrews CollegeBlackrock	900 m	1,011	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste ÍosagáinAn Charraig Dhubh	1.0 km	488	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Coláiste EoinBóthair Stigh Lorgan	1.0 km	517	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Oatlands CollegeMount Merrion	1.3 km	623	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Dominican College Sion Hill
Cross Avenue
Blackrock
Co Dublin
A94TP97

Principal: Orla Condren on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 572 2113
Email: [email protected]
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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

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