Scoil Dara
Kilcock, Co. Kildare
828 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)Online and hardcopy forms available
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberApplications after this date considered lateAdd to calendar
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Students this year
828 students: 394 girls and 434 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 121
- 2nd year
- 141
- 3rd year
- 157
- TY
- 127
- 5th year
- 131
- 6th year
- 151
Transition Year: 127 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (157). 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
Scoil Dara is a voluntary secondary school in Kilcock, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 WT26). Scoil Dara has 828 students: 434 boys and 394 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 434 boys, 394 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61691B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Dara?
- Scoil Dara is a voluntary secondary school in Kilcock, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 WT26).
- How many students go to Scoil Dara?
- Scoil Dara has 828 students: 434 boys and 394 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Dara?
- Michael Mcdonagh is the principal of Scoil Dara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Dara a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Dara takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Dara fee-paying?
- No. Scoil Dara 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 Scoil Dara?
- Scoil Dara has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Scoil Dara teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Dara teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil Dara have Transition Year?
- 127 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (157). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Scoil Dara a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil Dara is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil Dara's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Dara's roll number, 61691B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Dara?
- The closest is Maynooth Post Primary School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil DaraThis school | 828 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Maynooth Post Primary SchoolMaynooth | 4.7 km | 1,018 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Maynooth Community CollegeMaynooth | 5.0 km | 1,013 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh NuadMaigh Nuad | 5.6 km | 154 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Salesian CollegeCelbridge | 9.3 km | 880 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Celbridge Community SchoolCelbridge | 9.4 km | 712 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Enfield Community CollegeMeath | 9.8 km | 684 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Church St,Kilcock,
Co Kildare.
W23WT26
- Principal: Michael Mcdonagh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 628 7258
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.scoildara.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Chóca Naofa200 m
- St Josephs NS500 m
- Scoil Uí Riada600 m
- Gaelscoil Ruairí4.9 km
- St. Joseph's National School5.0 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 Scoil Dara for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar