St Michaels College
Dublin 4, Co. Dublin
731 studentsBoysFee-payingSecondaryTY
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)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 4pmAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
731 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 120
- 2nd year
- 118
- 3rd year
- 119
- TY
- 118
- 5th year
- 141
- 6th year
- 115
Transition Year: 118 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
St Michaels College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 NC59). St Michaels College has 731 students: 731 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 731 boys
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- The Spiritan Education Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60561G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Michaels College?
- St Michaels College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 NC59).
- How many students go to St Michaels College?
- St Michaels College has 731 students: 731 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Michaels College?
- T M Kelleher is the principal of St Michaels College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Michaels College a mixed school?
- No. St Michaels College is a boys' school.
- Is St Michaels College fee-paying?
- Yes. St Michaels College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of St Michaels College?
- St Michaels College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is The Spiritan Education Trust.
- Does St Michaels College teach through Irish?
- No. St Michaels College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Michaels College have Transition Year?
- 118 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 St Michaels College a DEIS school?
- No. St Michaels College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Michaels College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Michaels College's roll number, 60561G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Michaels College?
- The closest is The Teresian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels CollegeThis school | 731 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| The Teresian SchoolDublin 4 | 900 m | 230 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Sandymount Park Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 4 | 1.6 km | 437 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Marian CollegeDublin 4 | 1.7 km | 318 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Muckross Park CollegeDublin | 1.7 km | 709 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Conleths CollegeDublin 4 | 1.8 km | 339 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Andrews CollegeBlackrock | 1.9 km | 1,011 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Ailesbury RoadDublin 4
D04NC59
- Principal: T M Kelleher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 218 9400
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stmc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
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 St Michaels College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar