Dundalk Grammar School
Dundalk, Co. Louth
597 studentsMixedFee-payingBoardingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
597 students: 266 girls and 331 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 97
- 2nd year
- 113
- 3rd year
- 88
- TY
- 104
- 5th year
- 100
- 6th year
- 95
Transition Year: 104 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
- Fee-paying. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
At a glance
Dundalk Grammar School is a voluntary secondary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 FH00). Dundalk Grammar School has 597 students: 331 boys and 266 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 331 boys, 266 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Church of Ireland
- Patron
- Joint patronage between the Incorporated Society for Promoting Protestant Schools in Ireland and Dundalk Grammar School CLG Dundalk Grammar School Ltd
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day students and boarders
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63920A
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Dundalk Grammar School?
- Dundalk Grammar School is a voluntary secondary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 FH00).
- How many students go to Dundalk Grammar School?
- Dundalk Grammar School has 597 students: 331 boys and 266 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Dundalk Grammar School?
- Jonathan Graham is the principal of Dundalk Grammar School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Dundalk Grammar School a mixed school?
- Yes. Dundalk Grammar School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Dundalk Grammar School fee-paying?
- Yes. Dundalk Grammar School is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Dundalk Grammar School?
- Dundalk Grammar School has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Joint patronage between the Incorporated Society for Promoting Protestant Schools in Ireland and Dundalk Grammar School CLG Dundalk Grammar School Ltd.
- Does Dundalk Grammar School teach through Irish?
- No. Dundalk Grammar School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Dundalk Grammar School have Transition Year?
- 104 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 Dundalk Grammar School a DEIS school?
- No. Dundalk Grammar School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Dundalk Grammar School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dundalk Grammar School's roll number, 63920A, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Dundalk Grammar School?
- The closest is Coláiste Chú Chulainn. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk Grammar SchoolThis school | 597 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste Chú ChulainnDundalk | 1.0 km | 885 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| Colaiste RísDún Dealgan | 1.3 km | 616 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Stream | No |
| St Vincent's Secondary SchoolDundalk | 1.5 km | 928 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Mary's CollegeDundalk | 1.5 km | 916 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ó Fiaich CollegeDundalk | 1.7 km | 336 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Louis Secondary SchoolDundalk | 2.4 km | 524 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
The CrescentDundalk
Co Louth
A91FH00
- Principal: Jonathan Graham on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 042 933 4459
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN N Maolmhaodhagh C500 m
- SN N Maolmhaodhagh B500 m
- SN N Maolmhaodhagh N500 m
- SN an Tslanaitheora B1.0 km
- SN an Tslanaitheora C1.0 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 Dundalk Grammar School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar