Holy Faith Secondary School
Dublin 3, Co. Dublin
647 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Students this year
647 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 115
- 2nd year
- 111
- 3rd year
- 115
- TY
- 114
- 5th year
- 99
- 6th year
- 93
Transition Year: 114 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
Holy Faith Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 3, Co. Dublin (Eircode D03 R528). Holy Faith Secondary School has 647 students: 647 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 647 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
- 60750J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Holy Faith Secondary School?
- Holy Faith Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 3, Co. Dublin (Eircode D03 R528).
- How many students go to Holy Faith Secondary School?
- Holy Faith Secondary School has 647 students: 647 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Holy Faith Secondary School?
- Audrey Carty is the principal of Holy Faith Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Holy Faith Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Holy Faith Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is Holy Faith Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Holy Faith 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 Holy Faith Secondary School?
- Holy Faith Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Holy Faith Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Holy Faith Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Holy Faith Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 114 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 Holy Faith Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Holy Faith Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Holy Faith Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Faith Secondary School's roll number, 60750J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Holy Faith Secondary School?
- The closest is St Pauls College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Faith Secondary SchoolThis school | 647 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Pauls CollegeDublin | 1.5 km | 650 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mount Temple Comprehensive SchoolDublin 3 | 1.9 km | 903 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 5 | 2.1 km | 320 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Árdscoil RísDublin 9 | 2.3 km | 563 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Marino CollegeDublin 3 | 2.3 km | 297 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Josephs C.B.S.Dublin 3 | 2.4 km | 310 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
1 Belgrove RoadClontarf
Dublin 3
D03R528
- Principal: Audrey Carty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 833 1507
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: holyfaithclontarf.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 Holy Faith Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar