Clonkeen College
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
635 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
635 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 118
- 2nd year
- 118
- 3rd year
- 114
- TY
- 96
- 5th year
- 90
- 6th year
- 99
Transition Year: 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (114). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
Clonkeen College is a voluntary secondary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 P206). Clonkeen College has 635 students: 635 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 635 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
- 60092U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Clonkeen College?
- Clonkeen College is a voluntary secondary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 P206).
- How many students go to Clonkeen College?
- Clonkeen College has 635 students: 635 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Clonkeen College?
- Edward Melly is the principal of Clonkeen College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Clonkeen College a mixed school?
- No. Clonkeen College is a boys' school.
- Is Clonkeen College fee-paying?
- No. Clonkeen 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 Clonkeen College?
- Clonkeen College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Clonkeen College teach through Irish?
- No. Clonkeen College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Clonkeen College have Transition Year?
- 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (114). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Clonkeen College a DEIS school?
- No. Clonkeen College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Clonkeen College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clonkeen College's roll number, 60092U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Clonkeen College?
- The closest is Cabinteely Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonkeen CollegeThis school | 635 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Cabinteely Community SchoolDublin 18 | 1.1 km | 511 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Loreto College FoxrockDublin 18 | 1.3 km | 660 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Holy Child Community SchoolSallynoggin | 1.5 km | 275 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Rockford Manor Secondary SchoolBlackrock | 2.0 km | 273 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Rathdown SchoolGlenageary | 2.0 km | 364 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Open night, Thu, 4 Mar | No | No |
| St Joseph Of Cluny Secondary SchoolKilliney | 2.2 km | 270 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Clonkeen RoadBlackrock
Co Dublin
A94P206
- Principal: Edward Melly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 289 2709
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.clonkeencollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Our Lady of Lourdes School700 m
- St Brigids Boys NS800 m
- St Brigids Girls NS1.0 km
- Kill-O'-The-Grange NS1.0 km
- Monkstown Eucate Together NS1.3 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 Clonkeen College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar