Alexandra College
Dublin 6, Co. Dublin
664 studentsGirlsFee-payingBoardingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Day place applications
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
664 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 101
- 2nd year
- 110
- 3rd year
- 102
- TY
- 129
- 5th year
- 117
- 6th year
- 105
Transition Year: 129 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
- €175 a year
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At a glance
Alexandra College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 KX50). Alexandra College has 664 students: 664 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 664 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Church of Ireland
- Patron
- Council of Alexandra College
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day students and boarders
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60910F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Alexandra College?
- Alexandra College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 KX50).
- How many students go to Alexandra College?
- Alexandra College has 664 students: 664 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Alexandra College?
- Barbara Ennis is the principal of Alexandra College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Alexandra College a mixed school?
- No. Alexandra College is a girls' school.
- Is Alexandra College fee-paying?
- Yes. Alexandra College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Alexandra College?
- Alexandra College has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Council of Alexandra College.
- Does Alexandra College teach through Irish?
- No. Alexandra College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Alexandra College have Transition Year?
- 129 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 Alexandra College a DEIS school?
- No. Alexandra College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Alexandra College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Alexandra College's roll number, 60910F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Alexandra College?
- The closest is Gonzaga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra CollegeThis school | 664 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| Gonzaga CollegeDublin | 700 m | 576 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Sandford Park School LtdDublin 6 | 1.3 km | 437 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Muckross Park CollegeDublin | 1.3 km | 709 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Our Lady's Grove Secondary SchoolDublin 14 | 1.5 km | 295 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| The Teresian SchoolDublin 4 | 1.5 km | 230 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Kilian's Deutsche SchuleDublin 14 | 1.6 km | 475 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | 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
MilltownDublin 6
D06KX50
- Principal: Barbara Ennis on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 497 7571
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.alexandracollege.eu
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil na Fuinseoige900 m
- Our Ladys NS1.0 km
- Sandford Parish National School1.2 km
- St Peters Special Sch1.3 km
- Kildare Place NS1.3 km
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 Alexandra College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar