Christian Brothers College
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
549 studentsBoysFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
549 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 87
- 2nd year
- 94
- 3rd year
- 96
- TY
- 93
- 5th year
- 87
- 6th year
- 92
Transition Year: 93 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
Christian Brothers College is a voluntary secondary school in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 TF64). Christian Brothers College has 549 students: 549 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 549 boys
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60180R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Christian Brothers College?
- Christian Brothers College is a voluntary secondary school in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 TF64).
- How many students go to Christian Brothers College?
- Christian Brothers College has 549 students: 549 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Christian Brothers College?
- Gerard Duffy is the principal of Christian Brothers College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Christian Brothers College a mixed school?
- No. Christian Brothers College is a boys' school.
- Is Christian Brothers College fee-paying?
- Yes. Christian Brothers College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Christian Brothers College?
- Christian Brothers College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Christian Brothers College teach through Irish?
- No. Christian Brothers College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Christian Brothers College have Transition Year?
- 93 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 Christian Brothers College a DEIS school?
- No. Christian Brothers College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Christian Brothers College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Christian Brothers College's roll number, 60180R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Christian Brothers College?
- The closest is Rockford Manor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers CollegeThis school | 549 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| Rockford Manor Secondary SchoolBlackrock | 1.0 km | 273 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Newpark Comprehensive SchoolBlackrock | 1.7 km | 884 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Holy Child Community SchoolSallynoggin | 1.7 km | 275 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Rathdown SchoolGlenageary | 1.9 km | 364 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Open night, Thu, 4 Mar | No | No |
| Clonkeen CollegeBlackrock | 2.3 km | 635 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Joseph Of Cluny Secondary SchoolKilliney | 2.7 km | 270 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Monkstown ParkDun Laoghaire
Co Dublin
A96TF64
- Principal: Gerard Duffy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 280 5854
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: cbcmonkstown.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Oliver Plunkett Sp Sc500 m
- Red Door Special School500 m
- Holy Family School500 m
- St Josephs600 m
- Clochar San Dominic700 m
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 Christian Brothers College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar