Beneavin De La Salle College
Dublin, Co. Dublin
585 studentsBoysDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
585 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 101
- 2nd year
- 108
- 3rd year
- 111
- TY
- 48
- 5th year
- 91
- 6th year
- 126
Transition Year: 48 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (111). 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
Beneavin De La Salle College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 NH7E). Beneavin De La Salle College has 585 students: 585 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 585 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60511O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Beneavin De La Salle College?
- Beneavin De La Salle College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 NH7E).
- How many students go to Beneavin De La Salle College?
- Beneavin De La Salle College has 585 students: 585 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Beneavin De La Salle College?
- Ann Marie Leonard is the principal of Beneavin De La Salle College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Beneavin De La Salle College a mixed school?
- No. Beneavin De La Salle College is a boys' school.
- Is Beneavin De La Salle College fee-paying?
- No. Beneavin De La Salle 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 Beneavin De La Salle College?
- Beneavin De La Salle College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Beneavin De La Salle College teach through Irish?
- No. Beneavin De La Salle College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Beneavin De La Salle College have Transition Year?
- 48 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (111). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Beneavin De La Salle College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Beneavin De La Salle College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Beneavin De La Salle College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Beneavin De La Salle College's roll number, 60511O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Beneavin De La Salle College?
- The closest is St Kevins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneavin De La Salle CollegeThis school | 585 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| St Kevins CollegeDublin 11 | 700 m | 503 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Michaels Secondary SchoolDublin 11 | 1.0 km | 646 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste EoinDublin 11 | 1.5 km | 257 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
| Trinity Comprehensive SchoolDublin 9 | 1.6 km | 564 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolDublin 11 | 1.7 km | 830 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Scoil ChaitrionaAth Cliath 9 | 2.3 km | 523 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
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Contact
Beneavin RoadFinglas
Dublin
D11NH7E
- Principal: Ann Marie Leonard on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 834 1410
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: beneavin.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Mother of Divine Grace300 m
- St Canices B NS400 m
- St Canices G NS700 m
- Scoil na Croi Naofa1.0 km
- St Ciarans Special School1.1 km
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 Beneavin De La Salle College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar