Assumption Secondary School
Dublin 12, Co. Dublin
270 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY optional
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Work-to-rule: some evening events, including open nights, may not go ahead. Check with the school. What it means
Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 6 NovemberAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
270 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 59
- 2nd year
- 55
- 3rd year
- 51
- TY
- 19
- 5th year
- 44
- 6th year
- 42
Transition Year: 19 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (51). 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
Assumption Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 PK75). Assumption Secondary School has 270 students: 270 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 270 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Religious Sisters of Charity
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60851P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Assumption Secondary School?
- Assumption Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 PK75).
- How many students go to Assumption Secondary School?
- Assumption Secondary School has 270 students: 270 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Assumption Secondary School?
- Siobhain Hoey is the principal of Assumption Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Assumption Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Assumption Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is Assumption Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Assumption 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 Assumption Secondary School?
- Assumption Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Religious Sisters of Charity.
- Does Assumption Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Assumption Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Assumption Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 19 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (51). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Assumption Secondary School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Assumption 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 Assumption Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Assumption Secondary School's roll number, 60851P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Assumption Secondary School?
- The closest is Meanscoil Iognáid Rís. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption Secondary SchoolThis school | 270 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Meanscoil Iognáid RísDublin 12 | 300 m | 521 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Our Lady Of Mercy Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 1.3 km | 289 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Pauls Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 1.6 km | 466 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Rosary CollegeDublin 12 | 1.7 km | 250 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Greenhills CollegeDublin 12 | 1.7 km | 186 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mercy Secondary SchoolDublin 8 | 1.7 km | 349 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
WalkinstownDublin 12
D12PK75
- Principal: Siobhain Hoey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 450 7017
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: assumption.ie
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Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- 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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Assumption Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar