Loreto Abbey Secondary School
Dalkey, Co. Dublin
757 studentsGirlsFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
757 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 127
- 2nd year
- 128
- 3rd year
- 135
- TY
- 121
- 5th year
- 125
- 6th year
- 121
Transition Year: 121 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
- Fee-paying. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
At a glance
Loreto Abbey Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dalkey, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 YC81). Loreto Abbey Secondary School has 757 students: 757 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 757 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Loreto Education Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60130C
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Loreto Abbey Secondary School?
- Loreto Abbey Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dalkey, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 YC81).
- How many students go to Loreto Abbey Secondary School?
- Loreto Abbey Secondary School has 757 students: 757 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Loreto Abbey Secondary School?
- Robert Dunne is the principal of Loreto Abbey Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Loreto Abbey Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Loreto Abbey Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is Loreto Abbey Secondary School fee-paying?
- Yes. Loreto Abbey Secondary School is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Loreto Abbey Secondary School?
- Loreto Abbey Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Loreto Education Trust.
- Does Loreto Abbey Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Loreto Abbey Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Loreto Abbey Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 121 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 Loreto Abbey Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Loreto Abbey Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Loreto Abbey Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Loreto Abbey Secondary School's roll number, 60130C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Loreto Abbey Secondary School?
- The closest is St Joseph Of Cluny 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto Abbey Secondary SchoolThis school | 757 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Joseph Of Cluny Secondary SchoolKilliney | 1.9 km | 270 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Rathdown SchoolGlenageary | 2.0 km | 364 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Open night, Thu, 4 Mar | No | No |
| Holy Child Community SchoolSallynoggin | 2.5 km | 275 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Holy Child KillineyKilliney | 3.1 km | 382 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Christian Brothers CollegeDun Laoghaire | 3.4 km | 549 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Cabinteely Community SchoolDublin 18 | 3.7 km | 511 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
DalkeyCo Dublin
A96YC81
- Principal: Robert Dunne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 271 8900
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Loreto National School100 m
- Harold Boys NS300 m
- Dalkey NS (2)300 m
- S N Gleann na gCaorach Iníon Léinín1.5 km
- The Harold School1.9 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Loreto Abbey Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar