St Pauls College
Dublin, Co. Dublin
650 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Students this year
650 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 120
- 2nd year
- 98
- 3rd year
- 100
- TY
- 112
- 5th year
- 112
- 6th year
- 108
Transition Year: 112 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 Pauls College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 C673). St Pauls College has 650 students: 650 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 650 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Congregation of the Missions (Vincentians)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60290B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Pauls College?
- St Pauls College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 C673).
- How many students go to St Pauls College?
- St Pauls College has 650 students: 650 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Pauls College?
- Sean Moran is the principal of St Pauls College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Pauls College a mixed school?
- No. St Pauls College is a boys' school.
- Is St Pauls College fee-paying?
- No. St Pauls 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 Pauls College?
- St Pauls College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Congregation of the Missions (Vincentians).
- Does St Pauls College teach through Irish?
- No. St Pauls College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Pauls College have Transition Year?
- 112 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 Pauls College a DEIS school?
- No. St Pauls College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Pauls College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Pauls College's roll number, 60290B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Pauls College?
- The closest is St Marys 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 Pauls CollegeThis school | 650 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 5 | 900 m | 320 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Holy Faith Secondary SchoolDublin 3 | 1.5 km | 647 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Manor House SchoolDublin 5 | 1.5 km | 652 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Offers by, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
| Mercy College CoolockDublin 5 | 1.5 km | 402 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Chanel CollegeDublin 5 | 1.8 km | 451 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St. David's CollegeDublin 5 | 1.8 km | 550 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Sybil HillRaheny
Dublin
D05C673
- Principal: Sean Moran on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 831 4011
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Brigids Boys NS200 m
- Central Remedial Clinic700 m
- S N na Lanai Glasa900 m
- Scoil Neasain1.0 km
- St Brigids Convent NS1.0 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 Pauls College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar