Loreto College Foxrock
Dublin 18, Co. Dublin
660 studentsGirlsFee-payingSecondaryTY
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Work-to-rule: some evening events, including open nights, may not go ahead. Check with the school. What it means
Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)Online application
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberOnline applicationAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 12 NovemberApplicants notified of decisionAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 26 NovemberAcceptance and €1,500 deposit payment dueAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
660 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 134
- 2nd year
- 121
- 3rd year
- 118
- TY
- 104
- 5th year
- 88
- 6th year
- 95
Transition Year: 104 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
- €1,500 a year (2027/28)
- Voluntary contribution
- €50 a year. School locker fee per student year of entry only
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At a glance
Loreto College Foxrock is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 FT21). Loreto College Foxrock has 660 students: 660 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 660 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Loreto Education Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60240J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Loreto College Foxrock?
- Loreto College Foxrock is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 FT21).
- How many students go to Loreto College Foxrock?
- Loreto College Foxrock has 660 students: 660 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Loreto College Foxrock?
- Fionnuala Gleeson is the principal of Loreto College Foxrock, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Loreto College Foxrock a mixed school?
- No. Loreto College Foxrock is a girls' school.
- Is Loreto College Foxrock fee-paying?
- Yes. Loreto College Foxrock is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Loreto College Foxrock?
- Loreto College Foxrock has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Loreto Education Trust.
- Does Loreto College Foxrock teach through Irish?
- No. Loreto College Foxrock teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Loreto College Foxrock have Transition Year?
- 104 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 College Foxrock a DEIS school?
- No. Loreto College Foxrock is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Loreto College Foxrock's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Loreto College Foxrock's roll number, 60240J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Loreto College Foxrock?
- The closest is Clonkeen College. 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 College FoxrockThis school | 660 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Clonkeen CollegeBlackrock | 1.3 km | 635 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Stepaside Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 18 | 1.7 km | 741 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Rockford Manor Secondary SchoolBlackrock | 1.8 km | 273 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Newpark Comprehensive SchoolBlackrock | 1.9 km | 884 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Raphaela's Secondary SchoolBlackrock | 2.2 km | 637 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Cabinteely Community SchoolDublin 18 | 2.4 km | 511 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Springfield ParkFoxrock
Dublin 18
D18FT21
- Principal: Fionnuala Gleeson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 289 5637
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: loretofoxrock.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Brigids Boys NS700 m
- St Patricks GNS800 m
- Scoil Padraig Naofa B800 m
- Kill-O'-The-Grange NS1.2 km
- Setanta Special School1.3 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 College Foxrock for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar