St Andrews College
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
1,011 studentsMixedFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
1,011 students: 524 girls and 487 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 166
- 2nd year
- 165
- 3rd year
- 165
- TY
- 163
- 5th year
- 189
- 6th year
- 163
Transition Year: 163 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 Andrews College is a voluntary secondary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 XN72). St Andrews College has 1,011 students: 487 boys and 524 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 487 boys, 524 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Presbyterian
- Patron
- Board of Governors of St Andrew's College
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60650F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Andrews College?
- St Andrews College is a voluntary secondary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 XN72).
- How many students go to St Andrews College?
- St Andrews College has 1,011 students: 487 boys and 524 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Andrews College?
- Louise Marshall is the principal of St Andrews College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Andrews College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Andrews College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Andrews College fee-paying?
- Yes. St Andrews College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of St Andrews College?
- St Andrews College has a Presbyterian ethos. Its patron is Board of Governors of St Andrew's College.
- Does St Andrews College teach through Irish?
- No. St Andrews College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Andrews College have Transition Year?
- 163 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 Andrews College a DEIS school?
- No. St Andrews College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Andrews College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Andrews College's roll number, 60650F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Andrews College?
- The closest is Coláiste Íosagáin. 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 Andrews CollegeThis school | 1,011 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste ÍosagáinAn Charraig Dhubh | 400 m | 488 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Coláiste EoinBóthair Stigh Lorgan | 400 m | 517 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Willow Park SchoolBlackrock | 400 m | 206 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Blackrock CollegeRock Road | 800 m | 1,041 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Dominican CollegeBlackrock | 900 m | 521 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Oatlands CollegeMount Merrion | 1.5 km | 623 | 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
Booterstown AveBlackrock
Co Dublin
A94XN72
- Principal: Louise Marshall on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 288 2785
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.st-andrews.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Our Lady of Mercy Convent School100 m
- Booterstown Boys400 m
- Booterstown NS900 m
- Benincasa Special School1.2 km
- SN San Treasa1.3 km
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 Andrews College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar