Santa Sabina Dominican College
Dublin 13, Co. Dublin
754 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Hard copy applications only
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 October, 4pmAdd to calendar
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Students this year
754 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 147
- 2nd year
- 133
- 3rd year
- 124
- TY
- 125
- 5th year
- 116
- 6th year
- 109
Transition Year: 125 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
Santa Sabina Dominican College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 RD80). Santa Sabina Dominican College has 754 students: 754 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 754 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
- 60380C
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Santa Sabina Dominican College?
- Santa Sabina Dominican College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 RD80).
- How many students go to Santa Sabina Dominican College?
- Santa Sabina Dominican College has 754 students: 754 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Santa Sabina Dominican College?
- Joyce Kavanagh is the principal of Santa Sabina Dominican College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Santa Sabina Dominican College a mixed school?
- No. Santa Sabina Dominican College is a girls' school.
- Is Santa Sabina Dominican College fee-paying?
- No. Santa Sabina Dominican 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 Santa Sabina Dominican College?
- Santa Sabina Dominican College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Santa Sabina Dominican College teach through Irish?
- No. Santa Sabina Dominican College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Santa Sabina Dominican College have Transition Year?
- 125 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 Santa Sabina Dominican College a DEIS school?
- No. Santa Sabina Dominican College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Santa Sabina Dominican College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Santa Sabina Dominican College's roll number, 60380C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Santa Sabina Dominican College?
- The closest is St. Fintan's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Sabina Dominican CollegeThis school | 754 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| St. Fintan's High SchoolDublin 13 | 1.2 km | 714 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Sutton Park SchoolDublin 13 | 1.3 km | 503 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Pobalscoil NeasáinDublin 13 | 2.1 km | 831 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 13 | 2.1 km | 230 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste ReachrannDublin 13 | 4.0 km | 453 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Grange Community CollegeDublin 13 | 4.0 km | 553 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
Greenfield RoadSutton
Dublin 13
D13 Rd80
D13RD80
- Principal: Joyce Kavanagh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 832 2200
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.santasabina.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Burrow NS500 m
- St Fintans NS800 m
- Scoil Mhuire Mixed2.1 km
- St Michaels House Special School2.2 km
- St Laurence's National School2.4 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 Santa Sabina Dominican College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar