Coláiste Phádraig CBS
Lucan, Co. Dublin
745 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
745 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 143
- 2nd year
- 141
- 3rd year
- 141
- TY
- 90
- 5th year
- 120
- 6th year
- 110
Transition Year: 90 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (141). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
Coláiste Phádraig CBS is a voluntary secondary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 E927). Coláiste Phádraig CBS has 745 students: 745 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 745 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60264A
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Phádraig CBS?
- Coláiste Phádraig CBS is a voluntary secondary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 E927).
- How many students go to Coláiste Phádraig CBS?
- Coláiste Phádraig CBS has 745 students: 745 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Phádraig CBS?
- Thomas O Meara is the principal of Coláiste Phádraig CBS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Phádraig CBS a mixed school?
- No. Coláiste Phádraig CBS is a boys' school.
- Is Coláiste Phádraig CBS fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Phádraig CBS 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 Coláiste Phádraig CBS?
- Coláiste Phádraig CBS has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Coláiste Phádraig CBS teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Phádraig CBS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Phádraig CBS have Transition Year?
- 90 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (141). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste Phádraig CBS a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Phádraig CBS is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Phádraig CBS's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Phádraig CBS's roll number, 60264A, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Phádraig CBS?
- The closest is St Joseph's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Phádraig CBSThis school | 745 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Joseph's CollegeLucan | 500 m | 934 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Cois LifeLeamhcán | 800 m | 592 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Lucan Community CollegeLucan | 1.5 km | 966 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| St Kevin's Community CollegeDublin 22 | 1.9 km | 525 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Griffeen Community CollegeLucan | 2.3 km | 576 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Kishoge Community CollegeLucan | 2.3 km | 937 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
RoselawnLucan
Co. Dublin
K78E927
- Principal: Thomas O Meara on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 628 2299
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Andrews NS400 m
- Scoil Mhuire500 m
- Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig700 m
- Esker Educate Together NS700 m
- Lucan B NS800 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 Coláiste Phádraig CBS for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar