St Michaels Secondary School
Dublin 11, Co. Dublin
646 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
646 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 111
- 2nd year
- 122
- 3rd year
- 131
- TY
- 74
- 5th year
- 114
- 6th year
- 94
Transition Year: 74 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (131). 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 Michaels Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 H521). St Michaels Secondary School has 646 students: 646 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 646 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60741I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Michaels Secondary School?
- St Michaels Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 H521).
- How many students go to St Michaels Secondary School?
- St Michaels Secondary School has 646 students: 646 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Michaels Secondary School?
- Marie Doyle is the principal of St Michaels Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Michaels Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. St Michaels Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is St Michaels Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St Michaels Secondary 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 Michaels Secondary School?
- St Michaels Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does St Michaels Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St Michaels Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Michaels Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 74 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (131). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Michaels Secondary School a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Michaels Secondary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read St Michaels Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Michaels Secondary School's roll number, 60741I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Michaels Secondary School?
- The closest is Coláiste Eoin. 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 Michaels Secondary SchoolThis school | 646 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Coláiste EoinDublin 11 | 500 m | 257 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
| Beneavin De La Salle CollegeDublin | 1.0 km | 585 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| New Cross CollegeDublin 11 | 1.5 km | 417 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Kevins CollegeDublin 11 | 1.6 km | 503 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Dominics CollegeDublin 7 | 1.8 km | 790 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Cabra Community CollegeDublin 7 | 2.1 km | 264 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
Wellmount RoadFinglas
Dublin 11
D11H521
- Principal: Marie Doyle on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 834 1767
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stmichaelshf.ie
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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
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