Marian College
Dublin 4, Co. Dublin
318 studentsBoysDEISSecondaryTY optional
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Work-to-rule: some evening events, including open nights, may not go ahead. Check with the school. What it means
Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Not before 1 October 2026
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 October, 4pm4pm deadlineAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Open night
- Saturday, 21 NovemberFor parents of incoming 1st years and prospective studentsAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 27 November, 4pm4pm deadline to accept offerAdd to calendar
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Students this year
318 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 42
- 2nd year
- 71
- 3rd year
- 51
- TY
- 41
- 5th year
- 70
- 6th year
- 43
Transition Year: 41 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (51). 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
Marian College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 W268). Marian College has 318 students: 318 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 318 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Marist Brothers (Province of West Central Europe)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60500J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Marian College?
- Marian College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 W268).
- How many students go to Marian College?
- Marian College has 318 students: 318 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Marian College?
- Patrick Glover is the principal of Marian College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Marian College a mixed school?
- No. Marian College is a boys' school.
- Is Marian College fee-paying?
- No. Marian 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 Marian College?
- Marian College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Marist Brothers (Province of West Central Europe).
- Does Marian College teach through Irish?
- No. Marian College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Marian College have Transition Year?
- 41 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (51). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Marian College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Marian College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Marian College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Marian College's roll number, 60500J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Marian College?
- The closest is Sandymount Park Educate Together 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian CollegeThis school | 318 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Sandymount Park Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 4 | 900 m | 437 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Conleths CollegeDublin 4 | 1.1 km | 339 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Ringsend CollegeDublin 4 | 1.2 km | 191 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Muckross Park CollegeDublin | 1.6 km | 709 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Michaels CollegeDublin 4 | 1.7 km | 731 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| C.B.S. Westland RowDublin 2 | 1.8 km | 205 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
BallsbridgeDublin 4
D04W268
- Principal: Patrick Glover on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 668 4036
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: mariancollege.ie
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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 Marian College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar