De La Salle College
Dublin 14, Co. Dublin
463 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
463 students: 103 girls and 360 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 109
- 2nd year
- 89
- 3rd year
- 89
- TY
- 70
- 5th year
- 54
- 6th year
- 52
Transition Year: 70 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (89). 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
De La Salle College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 A0T9). De La Salle College has 463 students: 360 boys and 103 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 360 boys, 103 girls
- 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
- 60310E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is De La Salle College?
- De La Salle College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 A0T9).
- How many students go to De La Salle College?
- De La Salle College has 463 students: 360 boys and 103 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of De La Salle College?
- Siobhan Foster is the principal of De La Salle College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is De La Salle College a mixed school?
- Yes. De La Salle College takes both boys and girls.
- Is De La Salle College fee-paying?
- No. De La Salle 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 De La Salle College?
- De La Salle College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does De La Salle College teach through Irish?
- No. De La Salle College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does De La Salle College have Transition Year?
- 70 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (89). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is De La Salle College a DEIS school?
- No. De La Salle College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read De La Salle College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by De La Salle College's roll number, 60310E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near De La Salle College?
- The closest is The High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle CollegeThis school | 463 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| The High SchoolDublin | 1.1 km | 811 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste an PhiarsaighDublin 14 | 1.2 km | 296 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Loreto High SchoolDublin 14 | 1.4 km | 625 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Stratford CollegeIreland | 1.6 km | 189 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Ballinteer Community SchoolDublin 16 | 1.7 km | 415 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Alexandra CollegeDublin 6 | 1.8 km | 664 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Upper Churchtown RoadChurchtown
Dublin 14
D14A0T9
- Principal: Siobhan Foster on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 298 1067
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.delasallecollege.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Naisiunta an Dea Aoire500 m
- Rathfarnham Educate Together900 m
- Our Ladys NS1.1 km
- Clochar Loreto NS1.2 km
- Scoil Mhuire Boys1.3 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 De La Salle College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar