Árdscoil La Salle
Dublin 5, Co. Dublin
289 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
289 students: 131 girls and 158 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 28
- 2nd year
- 55
- 3rd year
- 68
- TY
- 24
- 5th year
- 62
- 6th year
- 52
Transition Year: 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (68). 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
Árdscoil La Salle is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 Y132). Árdscoil La Salle has 289 students: 158 boys and 131 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 158 boys, 131 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60291D
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Árdscoil La Salle?
- Árdscoil La Salle is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 Y132).
- How many students go to Árdscoil La Salle?
- Árdscoil La Salle has 289 students: 158 boys and 131 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Árdscoil La Salle?
- Michelle Benson is the principal of Árdscoil La Salle, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Árdscoil La Salle a mixed school?
- Yes. Árdscoil La Salle takes both boys and girls.
- Is Árdscoil La Salle fee-paying?
- No. Árdscoil La Salle 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 Árdscoil La Salle?
- Árdscoil La Salle has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Árdscoil La Salle teach through Irish?
- No. Árdscoil La Salle teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Árdscoil La Salle have Transition Year?
- 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (68). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Árdscoil La Salle a DEIS school?
- Yes. Árdscoil La Salle is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Árdscoil La Salle's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Árdscoil La Salle's roll number, 60291D, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Árdscoil La Salle?
- The closest is The Donahies Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Árdscoil La SalleThis school | 289 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| The Donahies Community SchoolDublin 13 | 500 m | 488 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Manor House SchoolDublin 5 | 1.2 km | 652 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Offers by, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste ReachrannDublin 13 | 1.5 km | 453 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Grange Community CollegeDublin 13 | 1.5 km | 553 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Belmayne Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 13 | 1.6 km | 595 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 26 Oct | No | No |
| Mercy College CoolockDublin 5 | 1.9 km | 402 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Raheny RoadRaheny
Dublin 5
D05Y132
- Principal: Michelle Benson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 848 0055
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ardscoillasalle.ie
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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
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