Who is the principal of Terenure College?

Philip Wallace is the principal of Terenure College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Terenure College a mixed school?

No. Terenure College is a boys' school.

Is Terenure College fee-paying?

Yes. Terenure College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.

What is the ethos of Terenure College?

Terenure College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Carmelite Order (Irish Province).

Does Terenure College teach through Irish?

No. Terenure College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Terenure College a DEIS school?

No. Terenure College is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Terenure College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Terenure College's roll number, 60570H, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Terenure College?

The closest is Our Ladys School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Terenure College

Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin

800 studentsBoysFee-payingSecondaryTY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)Online application only

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Students this year

800 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 130
2nd year: 134
3rd year: 148
TY: 125
5th year: 127
6th year: 136

Transition Year: 125 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (148). That usually means TY is optional here.

What it costs

Tuition fees: Fee-paying. Check the school's website for this year's fees.

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At a glance

Terenure College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin (Eircode D6W DK72). Terenure College has 800 students: 800 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Boys only · 800 boys
Fees: Fee-paying
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: Carmelite Order (Irish Province)
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 60570H

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Terenure College?: Terenure College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin (Eircode D6W DK72).
How many students go to Terenure College?: Terenure College has 800 students: 800 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Terenure College?: Philip Wallace is the principal of Terenure College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Terenure College a mixed school?: No. Terenure College is a boys' school.
Is Terenure College fee-paying?: Yes. Terenure College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
What is the ethos of Terenure College?: Terenure College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Carmelite Order (Irish Province).
Does Terenure College teach through Irish?: No. Terenure College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Terenure College have Transition Year?: 125 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (148). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Terenure College a DEIS school?: No. Terenure College is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Terenure College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Terenure College's roll number, 60570H, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Terenure College?: The closest is Our Ladys School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Terenure College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Terenure CollegeThis school		800	Boys	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
Our Ladys SchoolDublin 6W	500 m	799	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Templeogue CollegeDublin 6W	1.0 km	637	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	No
Presentation Community CollegeDublin 6W	1.0 km	443	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Loreto High SchoolDublin 14	1.6 km	625	Girls	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
The High SchoolDublin	1.6 km	811	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
Stratford CollegeIreland	1.6 km	189	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Templeogue Road
Terenure
Dublin 6w
D6WDK72

Principal: Philip Wallace on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 499 7000
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.terenurecollege.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

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