St Kevins College
Dublin 11, Co. Dublin
503 studentsBoysDEISSecondaryTY optional
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
- Wednesday, 21 October, 4pmAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Wednesday, 11 NovemberBy latestAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
503 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 88
- 2nd year
- 94
- 3rd year
- 94
- TY
- 67
- 5th year
- 90
- 6th year
- 70
Transition Year: 67 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (94). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
St Kevins College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 VF10). St Kevins College has 503 students: 503 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 503 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60581M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: what DEIS means · types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is St Kevins College?
- St Kevins College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 VF10).
- How many students go to St Kevins College?
- St Kevins College has 503 students: 503 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Kevins College?
- Eoghan Rooney is the principal of St Kevins College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Kevins College a mixed school?
- No. St Kevins College is a boys' school.
- Is St Kevins College fee-paying?
- No. St Kevins 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 St Kevins College?
- St Kevins College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does St Kevins College teach through Irish?
- No. St Kevins College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Kevins College have Transition Year?
- 67 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (94). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Kevins College a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Kevins College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read St Kevins College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Kevins College's roll number, 60581M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Kevins College?
- The closest is Beneavin De La Salle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Kevins CollegeThis school | 503 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Beneavin De La Salle CollegeDublin | 700 m | 585 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolDublin 11 | 1.1 km | 830 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Trinity Comprehensive SchoolDublin 9 | 1.3 km | 564 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Scoil ChaitrionaAth Cliath 9 | 1.6 km | 523 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| St Michaels Secondary SchoolDublin 11 | 1.6 km | 646 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Aidan's C.B.S.Dublin 9 | 1.7 km | 725 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Ballygall Rd. EastBallygall
Dublin 11
D11VF10
- Principal: Eoghan Rooney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 837 1423
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stkevinscollege.com
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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 St Kevins College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar