O'Connell School
Dublin 1, Co. Dublin
222 studentsBoysDEISSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online and paper application forms available
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
222 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 21
- 2nd year
- 50
- 3rd year
- 48
- TY
- 54
- 5th year
- 49
- 6th year
- 0
Transition Year: 54 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
O'Connell School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 Y4A9). O'Connell School has 222 students: 222 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 222 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
- 60440R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is O'Connell School?
- O'Connell School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 Y4A9).
- How many students go to O'Connell School?
- O'Connell School has 222 students: 222 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of O'Connell School?
- Liam Newell is the principal of O'Connell School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is O'Connell School a mixed school?
- No. O'Connell School is a boys' school.
- Is O'Connell School fee-paying?
- No. O'Connell 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 O'Connell School?
- O'Connell School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does O'Connell School teach through Irish?
- No. O'Connell School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does O'Connell School have Transition Year?
- 54 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 O'Connell School a DEIS school?
- Yes. O'Connell School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read O'Connell School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by O'Connell School's roll number, 60440R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near O'Connell School?
- The closest is Belvedere College S.J. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Connell SchoolThis school | 222 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Belvedere College S.JDublin 1 | 800 m | 1,011 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Larkin Community CollegeDublin 1 | 800 m | 403 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Josephs C.B.S.Dublin 3 | 1.3 km | 310 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mount Carmel Secondary SchoolDublin 1 | 1.4 km | 386 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Marino CollegeDublin 3 | 1.4 km | 297 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Grace Park Community SchoolDublin 9 | 1.5 km | 139 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Richmond Street NorthDublin 1
D01Y4A9
- Principal: Liam Newell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 874 8307
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.oconnellschool.ie
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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
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