St Pauls Secondary School
Dublin 12, Co. Dublin
466 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 3.30pmAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 12 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 26 November, 3.30pmAdd to calendar
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Students this year
466 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 68
- 2nd year
- 77
- 3rd year
- 85
- TY
- 68
- 5th year
- 82
- 6th year
- 86
Transition Year: 68 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (85). 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 Pauls Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 E544). St Pauls Secondary School has 466 students: 466 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 466 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
- 60902G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Pauls Secondary School?
- St Pauls Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 E544).
- How many students go to St Pauls Secondary School?
- St Pauls Secondary School has 466 students: 466 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Pauls Secondary School?
- Margaret Oshea is the principal of St Pauls Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Pauls Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. St Pauls Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is St Pauls Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St Pauls 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 Pauls Secondary School?
- St Pauls Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does St Pauls Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St Pauls Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Pauls Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 68 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (85). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Pauls Secondary School a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Pauls 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 Pauls Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Pauls Secondary School's roll number, 60902G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Pauls Secondary School?
- The closest is Greenhills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Secondary SchoolThis school | 466 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Greenhills CollegeDublin 12 | 200 m | 186 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Mac Dara's Community CollegeDublin 6W | 1.2 km | 915 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste de hÍdeDublin 24 | 1.4 km | 266 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Templeogue CollegeDublin 6W | 1.4 km | 637 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Tallaght Community SchoolDublin 24 | 1.5 km | 840 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Assumption Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 1.6 km | 270 | Girls | 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
GreenhillsDublin 12
D12E544
- Principal: Margaret Oshea on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 450 5682
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stpaulsg.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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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 St Pauls Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar