Meanscoil Iognáid Rís
Dublin 12, Co. Dublin
521 studentsBoysDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
521 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 102
- 2nd year
- 112
- 3rd year
- 107
- TY
- 35
- 5th year
- 84
- 6th year
- 81
Transition Year: 35 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (107). 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.
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At a glance
Meanscoil Iognáid Rís is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 K682). Meanscoil Iognáid Rís has 521 students: 521 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 521 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
- 60480G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Meanscoil Iognáid Rís?
- Meanscoil Iognáid Rís is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 K682).
- How many students go to Meanscoil Iognáid Rís?
- Meanscoil Iognáid Rís has 521 students: 521 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Meanscoil Iognáid Rís?
- Conor Bradley is the principal of Meanscoil Iognáid Rís, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Meanscoil Iognáid Rís a mixed school?
- No. Meanscoil Iognáid Rís is a boys' school.
- Is Meanscoil Iognáid Rís fee-paying?
- No. Meanscoil Iognáid Rís 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 Meanscoil Iognáid Rís?
- Meanscoil Iognáid Rís has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Meanscoil Iognáid Rís teach through Irish?
- No. Meanscoil Iognáid Rís teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Meanscoil Iognáid Rís have Transition Year?
- 35 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (107). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Meanscoil Iognáid Rís a DEIS school?
- Yes. Meanscoil Iognáid Rís is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Meanscoil Iognáid Rís's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Meanscoil Iognáid Rís's roll number, 60480G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Meanscoil Iognáid Rís?
- The closest is Assumption 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meanscoil Iognáid RísThis school | 521 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Assumption Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 300 m | 270 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Our Lady Of Mercy Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 1.2 km | 289 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mercy Secondary SchoolDublin 8 | 1.6 km | 349 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Pauls Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 1.8 km | 466 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Rosary CollegeDublin 12 | 1.8 km | 250 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Greenhills CollegeDublin 12 | 1.9 km | 186 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Long Mile RoadWalkinstown
Dublin 12
D12k682
D12K682
- Principal: Conor Bradley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 451 8316
- Email: [email protected]
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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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Meanscoil Iognáid Rís for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar