St Declan's College
Dublin 7, Co. Dublin
651 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 October6pm closing timeAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
651 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 122
- 2nd year
- 116
- 3rd year
- 119
- TY
- 70
- 5th year
- 96
- 6th year
- 128
Transition Year: 70 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (119). 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
St Declan's College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 NN63). St Declan's College has 651 students: 651 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 651 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60491L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Declan's College?
- St Declan's College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 NN63).
- How many students go to St Declan's College?
- St Declan's College has 651 students: 651 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Declan's College?
- Brian Avery is the principal of St Declan's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Declan's College a mixed school?
- No. St Declan's College is a boys' school.
- Is St Declan's College fee-paying?
- No. St Declan's College 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 St Declan's College?
- St Declan's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does St Declan's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Declan's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Declan's College have Transition Year?
- 70 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (119). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Declan's College a DEIS school?
- No. St Declan's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Declan's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Declan's College's roll number, 60491L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Declan's College?
- The closest is Coláiste Mhuire. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Declan's CollegeThis school | 651 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Coláiste MhuireDublin 7 | 100 m | 272 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | Yes |
| St Dominics CollegeDublin 7 | 600 m | 790 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Cabra Community CollegeDublin 7 | 600 m | 264 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Vincents C.B.S. GlasnevinDublin 11 | 1.9 km | 408 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Josephs Secondary SchoolDublin 7 | 2.1 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
Nephin RoadCabra
Dublin 7
D07NN63
- Principal: Brian Avery on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 838 0357
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stdeclanscollege.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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with St Declan's College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar