Gonzaga College
Dublin, Co. Dublin
576 studentsBoysFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Wednesday, 18 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 2 DecemberAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
576 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 96
- 2nd year
- 96
- 3rd year
- 96
- TY
- 96
- 5th year
- 96
- 6th year
- 96
Transition Year: 96 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
Gonzaga College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 KF95). Gonzaga College has 576 students: 576 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 576 boys
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60530S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Gonzaga College?
- Gonzaga College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 KF95).
- How many students go to Gonzaga College?
- Gonzaga College has 576 students: 576 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gonzaga College?
- Damon Mccaul is the principal of Gonzaga College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gonzaga College a mixed school?
- No. Gonzaga College is a boys' school.
- Is Gonzaga College fee-paying?
- Yes. Gonzaga College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Gonzaga College?
- Gonzaga College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
- Does Gonzaga College teach through Irish?
- No. Gonzaga College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Gonzaga College have Transition Year?
- 96 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 Gonzaga College a DEIS school?
- No. Gonzaga College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Gonzaga College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gonzaga College's roll number, 60530S, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gonzaga College?
- The closest is Sandford Park School Ltd. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga CollegeThis school | 576 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Sandford Park School LtdDublin 6 | 600 m | 437 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Alexandra CollegeDublin 6 | 700 m | 664 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Muckross Park CollegeDublin | 700 m | 709 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Conleths CollegeDublin 4 | 1.4 km | 339 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| The Teresian SchoolDublin 4 | 1.4 km | 230 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Louis High SchoolDubllin 6 | 1.5 km | 690 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Sandford RoadRanelagh
Dublin
D06KF95
- Principal: Damon Mccaul on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 497 2931
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.gonzaga.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 Gonzaga College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar