Coláiste Mhuire
Dublin 7, Co. Dublin
272 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application opens
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberOnline application deadlineAdd to calendar
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Students this year
272 students: 142 girls and 130 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 54
- 2nd year
- 48
- 3rd year
- 48
- TY
- 54
- 5th year
- 38
- 6th year
- 30
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
Coláiste Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 CY97). Coláiste Mhuire has 272 students: 130 boys and 142 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 130 boys, 142 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60450U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: what DEIS means · Gaelcholáistí · types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Mhuire?
- Coláiste Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 CY97).
- How many students go to Coláiste Mhuire?
- Coláiste Mhuire has 272 students: 130 boys and 142 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire?
- Oisin Mac Eoin is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Mhuire a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Mhuire fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Mhuire 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 Coláiste Mhuire?
- Coláiste Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Coláiste Mhuire teach through Irish?
- Yes. Coláiste Mhuire is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste Mhuire 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 Coláiste Mhuire a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Coláiste Mhuire's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Mhuire's roll number, 60450U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Mhuire?
- The closest is St Declan's College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste MhuireThis school | 272 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | Yes | |
| St Declan's CollegeDublin 7 | 100 m | 651 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Cabra Community CollegeDublin 7 | 600 m | 264 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Dominics CollegeDublin 7 | 700 m | 790 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Vincents C.B.S. GlasnevinDublin 11 | 1.8 km | 408 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Josephs Secondary SchoolDublin 7 | 2.0 km | 283 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolDublin 11 | 2.3 km | 830 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Bothar Rath TóCabrach
Baile Átha Cliath 7
D07CY97
- Principal: Oisin Mac Eoin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 868 8996
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: colaistemhuire.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Coláiste Mhuire for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar