Chanel College
Dublin 5, Co. Dublin
451 studentsBoysDEISSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 27 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
451 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 65
- 2nd year
- 80
- 3rd year
- 76
- TY
- 66
- 5th year
- 108
- 6th year
- 56
Transition Year: 66 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
- 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
Chanel College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 EY86). Chanel College has 451 students: 451 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 451 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Marist Education Authority
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60550B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Chanel College?
- Chanel College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 EY86).
- How many students go to Chanel College?
- Chanel College has 451 students: 451 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Chanel College?
- Dara Gill is the principal of Chanel College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Chanel College a mixed school?
- No. Chanel College is a boys' school.
- Is Chanel College fee-paying?
- No. Chanel 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 Chanel College?
- Chanel College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Marist Education Authority.
- Does Chanel College teach through Irish?
- No. Chanel College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Chanel College have Transition Year?
- 66 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 Chanel College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Chanel College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Chanel College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Chanel College's roll number, 60550B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Chanel College?
- The closest is Mercy College Coolock. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chanel CollegeThis school | 451 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Mercy College CoolockDublin 5 | 400 m | 402 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 5 | 1.0 km | 320 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coolock Community CollegeDublin 17 | 1.1 km | 205 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St. David's CollegeDublin 5 | 1.2 km | 550 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Our Lady Of Mercy CollegeDublin 9 | 1.8 km | 407 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Pauls CollegeDublin | 1.8 km | 650 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Coolock VillageMalahide Road
Dublin 5
D05EY86
- Principal: Dara Gill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 848 0655
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.chanelcollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Caitriona Naionain500 m
- SN Caitriona Girls500 m
- Scoil Bhreandain700 m
- Scoil Neasain800 m
- St John of God NS900 m
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 Chanel College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar