Our Ladys School
Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin
799 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)Online application only
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 4pmAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 12 November, 4pmIn writingAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 26 November, 4pmAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
799 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 150
- 2nd year
- 120
- 3rd year
- 120
- TY
- 139
- 5th year
- 127
- 6th year
- 143
Transition Year: 139 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
Our Ladys School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin (Eircode D6W KF44). Our Ladys School has 799 students: 799 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 799 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
- 60860Q
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Our Ladys School?
- Our Ladys School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin (Eircode D6W KF44).
- How many students go to Our Ladys School?
- Our Ladys School has 799 students: 799 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Our Ladys School?
- Grainne Byrne is the principal of Our Ladys School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Our Ladys School a mixed school?
- No. Our Ladys School is a girls' school.
- Is Our Ladys School fee-paying?
- No. Our Ladys 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 Our Ladys School?
- Our Ladys School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Our Ladys School teach through Irish?
- No. Our Ladys School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Our Ladys School have Transition Year?
- 139 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 Our Ladys School a DEIS school?
- No. Our Ladys School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Our Ladys School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Ladys School's roll number, 60860Q, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Our Ladys School?
- The closest is Terenure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Ladys SchoolThis school | 799 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Terenure CollegeDublin 6W | 500 m | 800 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Templeogue CollegeDublin 6W | 1.1 km | 637 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Loreto High SchoolDublin 14 | 1.2 km | 625 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Presentation Community CollegeDublin 6W | 1.3 km | 443 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste an PhiarsaighDublin 14 | 1.4 km | 296 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Coláiste ÉannaDublin 16 | 1.6 km | 618 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Templeogue RoadTerenure
Dublin 6W
D6WKF44
- Principal: Grainne Byrne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 490 3241
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: olschool.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Pius X G NS600 m
- St Pius X NS Boys700 m
- Rathfarnham Parish NS900 m
- Scoil Mhuire Boys1.0 km
- Presentation Primary School1.3 km
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 Our Ladys School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar