St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School

Dublin 8, Co. Dublin

302 studentsMixedSecondaryTY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Applications close
Sunday, 25 OctoberAdd to calendar
Offers by
Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
Accept by
Friday, 27 NovemberAdd to calendar

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

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Students this year

302 students: 155 girls and 147 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
50
2nd year
54
3rd year
55
TY
48
5th year
52
6th year
43

Transition Year: 48 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

St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 WK19). St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School has 302 students: 147 boys and 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 147 boys, 155 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Church of Ireland
Patron
Board of Governors of St Patrick's Cathedral Grammar School
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
No
Roll number
60660I

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School?
St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 WK19).
How many students go to St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School?
St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School has 302 students: 147 boys and 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School?
Timothy Gill is the principal of St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School a mixed school?
Yes. St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School takes both boys and girls.
Is St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School fee-paying?
No. St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School 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 Patricks Cathedral Grammar School?
St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Board of Governors of St Patrick's Cathedral Grammar School.
Does St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School teach through Irish?
No. St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School have Transition Year?
48 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 Patricks Cathedral Grammar School a DEIS school?
No. St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School's roll number, 60660I, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School?
The closest is Presentation College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

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Closest secondary schools

St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolThis school 302 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct No No
Presentation CollegeDublin.8 500 m 262 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
Christian Brothers, Synge St.Dublin 700 m 256 Boys Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
Loreto CollegeDublin 2 1.0 km 588 Girls Secondary Fee‑paying Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No No
Catholic University SchoolDublin 2 1.1 km 544 Boys Secondary Fee‑paying Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
C.B.S. James StreetDublin 8 1.2 km 251 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
St Pauls C.B.S.Dublin 7 1.3 km 244 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No Yes

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Contact

St Patricks Close
Dublin 8
D08WK19

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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

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