Dominican College
Dublin 9, Co. Dublin
799 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application only
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
799 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 120
- 2nd year
- 150
- 3rd year
- 120
- TY
- 139
- 5th year
- 137
- 6th year
- 133
Transition Year: 139 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
Dominican College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 A5X0). Dominican College has 799 students: 799 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 799 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60690R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Dominican College?
- Dominican College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 A5X0).
- How many students go to Dominican College?
- Dominican College has 799 students: 799 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Dominican College?
- Marguerite O Hora is the principal of Dominican College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Dominican College a mixed school?
- No. Dominican College is a girls' school.
- Is Dominican College fee-paying?
- No. Dominican 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 Dominican College?
- Dominican College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Dominican College teach through Irish?
- No. Dominican College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Dominican College have Transition Year?
- 139 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 Dominican College a DEIS school?
- No. Dominican College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Dominican College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dominican College's roll number, 60690R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Dominican College?
- The closest is Grace Park Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican CollegeThis school | 799 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Grace Park Community SchoolDublin 9 | 500 m | 139 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Clonturk CollegeDublin 9 | 600 m | 968 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil ChaitrionaAth Cliath 9 | 900 m | 523 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Maryfield CollegeDublin 9 | 1.0 km | 527 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St. Aidan's C.B.S.Dublin 9 | 1.1 km | 725 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ellenfield Community CollegeDublin 9 | 1.2 km | 150 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
204, Griffith AveDrumcondra
Dublin 9
D09A5X0
- Principal: Marguerite O Hora on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 837 6080
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.dominican-college.com
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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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Dominican College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar