C.B.S. Westland Row
Dublin 2, Co. Dublin
205 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 21 OctoberFirst year applicationsAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 23 OctoberFirst round school place offersAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Monday, 2 NovemberFirst round offers acceptance deadlineAdd to calendar
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Students this year
205 students: 105 girls and 100 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 22
- 2nd year
- 27
- 3rd year
- 25
- TY
- 29
- 5th year
- 63
- 6th year
- 39
Transition Year: 29 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
C.B.S. Westland Row is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 2, Co. Dublin (Eircode D02 YX80). C.B.S. Westland Row has 205 students: 100 boys and 105 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 100 boys, 105 girls
- 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
- 60490J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is C.B.S. Westland Row?
- C.B.S. Westland Row is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 2, Co. Dublin (Eircode D02 YX80).
- How many students go to C.B.S. Westland Row?
- C.B.S. Westland Row has 205 students: 100 boys and 105 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of C.B.S. Westland Row?
- Kate Byrne is the principal of C.B.S. Westland Row, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is C.B.S. Westland Row a mixed school?
- Yes. C.B.S. Westland Row takes both boys and girls.
- Is C.B.S. Westland Row fee-paying?
- No. C.B.S. Westland Row 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 C.B.S. Westland Row?
- C.B.S. Westland Row has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does C.B.S. Westland Row teach through Irish?
- No. C.B.S. Westland Row teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does C.B.S. Westland Row have Transition Year?
- 29 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 C.B.S. Westland Row a DEIS school?
- Yes. C.B.S. Westland Row is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read C.B.S. Westland Row's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by C.B.S. Westland Row's roll number, 60490J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near C.B.S. Westland Row?
- The closest is Loreto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.B.S. Westland RowThis school | 205 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Loreto CollegeDublin 2 | 800 m | 588 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Catholic University SchoolDublin 2 | 900 m | 544 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Larkin Community CollegeDublin 1 | 1.2 km | 403 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolDublin 8 | 1.6 km | 302 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct | No | No |
| Mount Carmel Secondary SchoolDublin 1 | 1.6 km | 386 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Christian Brothers, Synge St.Dublin | 1.6 km | 256 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Westland RowDublin 2
D02YX80
- Principal: Kate Byrne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 661 4143
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cbswestlandrow.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 C.B.S. Westland Row for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar