St Benildus College
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
949 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Students this year
949 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 150
- 2nd year
- 150
- 3rd year
- 163
- TY
- 173
- 5th year
- 179
- 6th year
- 134
Transition Year: 173 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
- 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
St Benildus College is a voluntary secondary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 X886). St Benildus College has 949 students: 949 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 949 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60261R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Benildus College?
- St Benildus College is a voluntary secondary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 X886).
- How many students go to St Benildus College?
- St Benildus College has 949 students: 949 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Benildus College?
- Mary P Brohan is the principal of St Benildus College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Benildus College a mixed school?
- No. St Benildus College is a boys' school.
- Is St Benildus College fee-paying?
- No. St Benildus 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 St Benildus College?
- St Benildus College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does St Benildus College teach through Irish?
- No. St Benildus College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Benildus College have Transition Year?
- 173 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 St Benildus College a DEIS school?
- No. St Benildus College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Benildus College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Benildus College's roll number, 60261R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Benildus College?
- The closest is Mount Anville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benildus CollegeThis school | 949 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Mount Anville Secondary SchoolDublin 14 | 1.0 km | 726 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St Raphaela's Secondary SchoolBlackrock | 1.1 km | 637 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St. Tiernan's Community SchoolDublin 16 | 1.2 km | 368 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Goatstown Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 14 | 1.4 km | 366 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Oatlands CollegeMount Merrion | 1.5 km | 623 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Wesley CollegeDublin 16 | 1.6 km | 942 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Upper Kilmacud RdStillorgan
Blackrock
Co Dublin
A94X886
- Principal: Mary P Brohan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 298 6539
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stbenilduscollege.com
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Primary schools nearby
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- ST Olaf's National School400 m
- SN Cnoc Ainbhil600 m
- Queen of Angels Primary School1.0 km
- SN Naomh Lorcan1.0 km
- St Raphaelas NS1.1 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 St Benildus College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar