Belvedere College S.J
Dublin 1, Co. Dublin
1,011 studentsBoysFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
1,011 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 168
- 2nd year
- 168
- 3rd year
- 169
- TY
- 167
- 5th year
- 171
- 6th year
- 168
Transition Year: 167 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
- Fee-paying. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
At a glance
Belvedere College S.J is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 TK25). Belvedere College S.J has 1,011 students: 1,011 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 1,011 boys
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60520P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Belvedere College S.J?
- Belvedere College S.J is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 TK25).
- How many students go to Belvedere College S.J?
- Belvedere College S.J has 1,011 students: 1,011 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Belvedere College S.J?
- Gerry Foley is the principal of Belvedere College S.J, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Belvedere College S.J a mixed school?
- No. Belvedere College S.J is a boys' school.
- Is Belvedere College S.J fee-paying?
- Yes. Belvedere College S.J is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Belvedere College S.J?
- Belvedere College S.J has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
- Does Belvedere College S.J teach through Irish?
- No. Belvedere College S.J teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Belvedere College S.J have Transition Year?
- 167 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 Belvedere College S.J a DEIS school?
- No. Belvedere College S.J is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Belvedere College S.J's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Belvedere College S.J's roll number, 60520P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Belvedere College S.J?
- The closest is Larkin Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere College S.JThis school | 1,011 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| Larkin Community CollegeDublin 1 | 500 m | 403 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Mount Carmel Secondary SchoolDublin 1 | 600 m | 386 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| O'Connell SchoolDublin 1 | 800 m | 222 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Pauls C.B.S.Dublin 7 | 1.1 km | 244 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Josephs Secondary SchoolDublin 7 | 1.3 km | 283 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Vincents C.B.S. GlasnevinDublin 11 | 1.7 km | 408 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
6 Great Denmark StreetDublin 1
D01TK25
- Principal: Gerry Foley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 858 6600
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: belvederecollege.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 Belvedere College S.J for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar