Loreto High School
Dublin 14, Co. Dublin
625 studentsGirlsFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application at loretohighschool.com
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Wednesday, 18 NovemberApplicants will be notified in writingAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 2 DecemberFailure to accept by deadline may result in withdrawal of offerAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
625 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 108
- 2nd year
- 112
- 3rd year
- 113
- TY
- 102
- 5th year
- 104
- 6th year
- 86
Transition Year: 102 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
- €1,000 a year
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Loreto High School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 E521). Loreto High School has 625 students: 625 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 625 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Loreto Education Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60340N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Loreto High School?
- Loreto High School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 E521).
- How many students go to Loreto High School?
- Loreto High School has 625 students: 625 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Loreto High School?
- Aoife Kavanagh is the principal of Loreto High School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Loreto High School a mixed school?
- No. Loreto High School is a girls' school.
- Is Loreto High School fee-paying?
- Yes. Loreto High School is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Loreto High School?
- Loreto High School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Loreto Education Trust.
- Does Loreto High School teach through Irish?
- No. Loreto High School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Loreto High School have Transition Year?
- 102 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 Loreto High School a DEIS school?
- No. Loreto High School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Loreto High School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Loreto High School's roll number, 60340N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Loreto High School?
- The closest is Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto High SchoolThis school | 625 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Gaelcholáiste an PhiarsaighDublin 14 | 300 m | 296 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Our Ladys SchoolDublin 6W | 1.2 km | 799 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste ÉannaDublin 16 | 1.2 km | 618 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| De La Salle CollegeDublin 14 | 1.4 km | 463 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Sancta Maria CollegeDublin 16 | 1.6 km | 577 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Terenure CollegeDublin 6W | 1.6 km | 800 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
BeaufortGrange Rd
Rathfarnham
Dublin 14
D14E521
- Principal: Aoife Kavanagh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 493 3251
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.loretohighschool.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Mhuire Boys300 m
- Clochar Loreto NS400 m
- Rathfarnham Educate Together600 m
- Scoil Naisiunta an Dea Aoire1.0 km
- Ballyroan B 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 Loreto High School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar