St. Fintan's High School
Dublin 13, Co. Dublin
714 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Students this year
714 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 120
- 2nd year
- 120
- 3rd year
- 120
- TY
- 120
- 5th year
- 118
- 6th year
- 116
Transition Year: 120 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. Fintan's High School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 HN59). St. Fintan's High School has 714 students: 714 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 714 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60370W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Fintan's High School?
- St. Fintan's High School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 HN59).
- How many students go to St. Fintan's High School?
- St. Fintan's High School has 714 students: 714 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Fintan's High School?
- Kathy Mullen is the principal of St. Fintan's High School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Fintan's High School a mixed school?
- No. St. Fintan's High School is a boys' school.
- Is St. Fintan's High School fee-paying?
- No. St. Fintan's High School 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. Fintan's High School?
- St. Fintan's High School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does St. Fintan's High School teach through Irish?
- No. St. Fintan's High School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Fintan's High School have Transition Year?
- 120 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. Fintan's High School a DEIS school?
- No. St. Fintan's High School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Fintan's High School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Fintan's High School's roll number, 60370W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Fintan's High School?
- The closest is Pobalscoil Neasáin. 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. Fintan's High SchoolThis school | 714 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Pobalscoil NeasáinDublin 13 | 900 m | 831 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 13 | 1.1 km | 230 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Santa Sabina Dominican CollegeDublin 13 | 1.2 km | 754 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Sutton Park SchoolDublin 13 | 2.2 km | 503 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste ReachrannDublin 13 | 2.8 km | 453 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Grange Community CollegeDublin 13 | 2.9 km | 553 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
Dublin RoadSutton
Dublin 13
D13HN59
- Principal: Kathy Mullen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 832 4632
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stfintanshs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Burrow NS1.2 km
- St Michaels House Special School1.2 km
- St Laurence's National School1.3 km
- St Fintans NS1.8 km
- SN Muire agus Iosef1.9 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. Fintan's High School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar