St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin
Dublin 11, Co. Dublin
408 studentsBoysDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application form
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
408 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 56
- 2nd year
- 56
- 3rd year
- 75
- TY
- 52
- 5th year
- 79
- 6th year
- 90
Transition Year: 52 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (75). 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.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 XV05). St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin has 408 students: 408 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 408 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60400F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: what DEIS means · types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin?
- St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 XV05).
- How many students go to St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin?
- St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin has 408 students: 408 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin?
- Maire Quinn is the principal of St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin a mixed school?
- No. St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin is a boys' school.
- Is St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin fee-paying?
- No. St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin 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 Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin?
- St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin teach through Irish?
- No. St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin have Transition Year?
- 52 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (75). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin's roll number, 60400F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin?
- The closest is St Mary's Secondary 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 Vincents C.B.S. GlasnevinThis school | 408 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolDublin 11 | 900 m | 830 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Scoil ChaitrionaAth Cliath 9 | 1.1 km | 523 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Cabra Community CollegeDublin 7 | 1.3 km | 264 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | Yes |
| Belvedere College S.JDublin 1 | 1.7 km | 1,011 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St Josephs Secondary SchoolDublin 7 | 1.8 km | 283 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Dominican CollegeDublin 9 | 1.8 km | 799 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Finglas RoadGlasnevin
Dublin 11
D11XV05
- Principal: Maire Quinn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 830 4375
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stvincentsd11.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St. Vincent's Primary School100 m
- Glasnevin NS700 m
- St Peters NS700 m
- Lindsay Road NS800 m
- St Columbas Con G & I800 m
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 Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar