Holy Child Killiney
Killiney, Co. Dublin
382 studentsGirlsFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
382 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 57
- 2nd year
- 65
- 3rd year
- 70
- TY
- 63
- 5th year
- 64
- 6th year
- 63
Transition Year: 63 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
- €7,660 a year (2026/27)
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Holy Child Killiney is a voluntary secondary school in Killiney, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 XP82). Holy Child Killiney has 382 students: 382 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 382 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60250M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Holy Child Killiney?
- Holy Child Killiney is a voluntary secondary school in Killiney, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 XP82).
- How many students go to Holy Child Killiney?
- Holy Child Killiney has 382 students: 382 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Holy Child Killiney?
- Deirdre Marie Hickey is the principal of Holy Child Killiney, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Holy Child Killiney a mixed school?
- No. Holy Child Killiney is a girls' school.
- Is Holy Child Killiney fee-paying?
- Yes. Holy Child Killiney is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Holy Child Killiney?
- Holy Child Killiney has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Holy Child Killiney teach through Irish?
- No. Holy Child Killiney teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Holy Child Killiney have Transition Year?
- 63 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 Holy Child Killiney a DEIS school?
- No. Holy Child Killiney is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Holy Child Killiney's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Child Killiney's roll number, 60250M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Holy Child Killiney?
- The closest is St Laurence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Child KillineyThis school | 382 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Laurence CollegeDublin 18 | 1.6 km | 302 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Joseph Of Cluny Secondary SchoolKilliney | 2.1 km | 270 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Cabinteely Community SchoolDublin 18 | 2.3 km | 511 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Blackrock Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 18 | 2.8 km | 236 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Rathdown SchoolGlenageary | 2.8 km | 364 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Open night, Thu, 4 Mar | No | No |
| Holy Child Community SchoolSallynoggin | 2.9 km | 275 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Military RoadKilliney
Co. Dublin
A96XP82
- Principal: Deirdre Marie Hickey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 282 3120
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.holychildkilliney.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Phadraig800 m
- St Johns NS1.0 km
- St Columbanus National School1.0 km
- Ballyowen Meadows1.1 km
- Scoil Colmcille Senior1.3 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 Holy Child Killiney for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar