Who is the principal of Muckross Park College?

Siobhan Kelly is the principal of Muckross Park College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Muckross Park College a mixed school?

No. Muckross Park College is a girls' school.

Is Muckross Park College fee-paying?

No. Muckross Park 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 Muckross Park College?

Muckross Park College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.

Does Muckross Park College teach through Irish?

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

Is Muckross Park College a DEIS school?

No. Muckross Park College is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Muckross Park College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Muckross Park College's roll number, 60710U, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Muckross Park College?

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

Muckross Park College

Dublin, Co. Dublin

709 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October, 10am (passed)Online application form available on school website
Applications close: Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
Offers by: Thursday, 12 NovemberApplicants notified in writingAdd to calendar
Accept by: Thursday, 26 NovemberFailure to accept by deadline may result in withdrawalAdd to calendar

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Students this year

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

1st year: 120
2nd year: 120
3rd year: 120
TY: 116
5th year: 120
6th year: 113

Transition Year: 116 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

Muckross Park College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 CF59). Muckross Park College has 709 students: 709 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Girls only · 709 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: 60710U

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Muckross Park College?: Muckross Park College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 CF59).
How many students go to Muckross Park College?: Muckross Park College has 709 students: 709 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Muckross Park College?: Siobhan Kelly is the principal of Muckross Park College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Muckross Park College a mixed school?: No. Muckross Park College is a girls' school.
Is Muckross Park College fee-paying?: No. Muckross Park 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 Muckross Park College?: Muckross Park College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
Does Muckross Park College teach through Irish?: No. Muckross Park College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Muckross Park College have Transition Year?: 116 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 Muckross Park College a DEIS school?: No. Muckross Park College is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Muckross Park College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Muckross Park College's roll number, 60710U, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Muckross Park College?: The closest is Sandford Park School Ltd. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Muckross Park College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Muckross Park CollegeThis school		709	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Sandford Park School LtdDublin 6	500 m	437	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Gonzaga CollegeDublin	700 m	576	Boys	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
St Conleths CollegeDublin 4	700 m	339	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
The Teresian SchoolDublin 4	1.2 km	230	Girls	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Alexandra CollegeDublin 6	1.3 km	664	Girls	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
Marian CollegeDublin 4	1.6 km	318	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes

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Contact

Marlborough Road
Donnybrook
Dublin
D04CF59

Principal: Siobhan Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 491 4033
Email: [email protected]
Website: muckrossparkcollege.com
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Next school holidays

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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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