Loreto College
Swords, Co. Dublin
655 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
655 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 120
- 2nd year
- 119
- 3rd year
- 119
- TY
- 70
- 5th year
- 124
- 6th year
- 103
Transition Year: 70 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (119). 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
Loreto College is a voluntary secondary school in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 Y319). Loreto College has 655 students: 655 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 655 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Loreto Education Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60810B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Loreto College?
- Loreto College is a voluntary secondary school in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 Y319).
- How many students go to Loreto College?
- Loreto College has 655 students: 655 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Loreto College?
- Peter Mcnamara is the principal of Loreto College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Loreto College a mixed school?
- No. Loreto College is a girls' school.
- Is Loreto College fee-paying?
- No. Loreto 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 Loreto College?
- Loreto College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Loreto Education Trust.
- Does Loreto College teach through Irish?
- No. Loreto College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Loreto College have Transition Year?
- 70 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (119). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Loreto College a DEIS school?
- No. Loreto College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Loreto College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Loreto College's roll number, 60810B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Loreto College?
- The closest is Coláiste Choilm. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto CollegeThis school | 655 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste ChoilmSwords | 1.3 km | 421 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Swords Community CollegeSwords | 1.4 km | 952 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Finians Community CollegeSwords | 1.8 km | 671 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Fingal Community CollegeSwords | 2.0 km | 864 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolSwords | 3.3 km | 696 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Malahide Community SchoolMalahide | 6.4 km | 1,248 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
SwordsRivervalley
Swords Co Dublin
K67Y319
- Principal: Peter Mcnamara on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 840 7025
- Email: [email protected]
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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 Loreto College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar