St Columba's College
Dublin 16, Co. Dublin
357 studentsMixedFee-payingBoardingSecondaryTY
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Work-to-rule: some evening events, including open nights, may not go ahead. Check with the school. What it means
Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Sunday, 8 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Open night
- Thursday, 13 May, 6.30pm to 8.30pmOpen evening for prospective familiesAdd to calendar
From the school's website (1), the school's website (2), checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
357 students: 160 girls and 197 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 38
- 2nd year
- 55
- 3rd year
- 47
- TY
- 78
- 5th year
- 75
- 6th year
- 64
Transition Year: 78 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
- €1,817 a year (2026/27)
- Boarding
- €14,981 a year
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At a glance
St Columba's College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 CH92). St Columba's College has 357 students: 197 boys and 160 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 197 boys, 160 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Church of Ireland
- Patron
- Body of Fellows of St Columba's College
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day students and boarders
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60320H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Columba's College?
- St Columba's College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 CH92).
- How many students go to St Columba's College?
- St Columba's College has 357 students: 197 boys and 160 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Columba's College?
- Mark Tremayne Boobbyer is the principal of St Columba's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Columba's College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Columba's College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Columba's College fee-paying?
- Yes. St Columba's College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of St Columba's College?
- St Columba's College has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Body of Fellows of St Columba's College.
- Does St Columba's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Columba's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Columba's College have Transition Year?
- 78 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 Columba's College a DEIS school?
- No. St Columba's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Columba's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Columba's College's roll number, 60320H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Columba's College?
- The closest is Ballinteer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's CollegeThis school | 357 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Ballinteer Community SchoolDublin 16 | 1.8 km | 415 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Wesley CollegeDublin 16 | 2.1 km | 942 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Rockbrook Park SchoolDublin 16 | 2.2 km | 186 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| St. Tiernan's Community SchoolDublin 16 | 2.6 km | 368 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Rosemont SchoolDublin 18 | 2.7 km | 307 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste an PhiarsaighDublin 14 | 3.0 km | 296 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
WhitechurchDublin 16
D16CH92
- Principal: Mark Tremayne Boobbyer on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 490 6791
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stcolumbas.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Whitechurch Nat School1.1 km
- Na Maighdine Muire Girl1.2 km
- Scoil an Maighdine Mhuire Boys1.2 km
- St Attractas Junior NS1.8 km
- Scoil Naithi1.8 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Columba's College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar