Christian Brothers, Synge St.

Dublin, Co. Dublin

256 studentsBoysDEISSecondaryTY

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Students this year

256 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
30
2nd year
34
3rd year
43
TY
47
5th year
52
6th year
50

Transition Year: 47 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

Christian Brothers, Synge St. is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 R283). Christian Brothers, Synge St. has 256 students: 256 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Boys only · 256 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
60470D

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Christian Brothers, Synge St.?
Christian Brothers, Synge St. is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 R283).
How many students go to Christian Brothers, Synge St.?
Christian Brothers, Synge St. has 256 students: 256 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Christian Brothers, Synge St.?
Clare Catterson is the principal of Christian Brothers, Synge St., according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Christian Brothers, Synge St. a mixed school?
No. Christian Brothers, Synge St. is a boys' school.
Is Christian Brothers, Synge St. fee-paying?
No. Christian Brothers, Synge St. 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 Christian Brothers, Synge St.?
Christian Brothers, Synge St. has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
Does Christian Brothers, Synge St. teach through Irish?
No. Christian Brothers, Synge St. teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Christian Brothers, Synge St. have Transition Year?
47 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 Christian Brothers, Synge St. a DEIS school?
Yes. Christian Brothers, Synge St. is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Christian Brothers, Synge St.'s inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Christian Brothers, Synge St.'s roll number, 60470D, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Christian Brothers, Synge St.?
The closest is St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

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Closest secondary schools

Christian Brothers, Synge St. compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Christian Brothers, Synge St.This school 256 Boys Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolDublin 8 700 m 302 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct No No
St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., RathminesDublin 6 700 m 500 Boys Secondary Fee‑paying None found yet No No
Presentation CollegeDublin.8 700 m 262 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
Catholic University SchoolDublin 2 800 m 544 Boys Secondary Fee‑paying Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Loreto CollegeDublin 2 900 m 588 Girls Secondary Fee‑paying Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No No
Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 6W 1.3 km 437 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No

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Contact

Synge Street CBS Secondary School
Synge Street
Dublin 8
Dublin
D08R283

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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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