Who is the principal of Le Cheile Secondary School?

Leona Harrington is the principal of Le Cheile Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Le Cheile Secondary School a mixed school?

Yes. Le Cheile Secondary School takes both boys and girls.

Is Le Cheile Secondary School fee-paying?

No. Le Cheile 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 Le Cheile Secondary School?

Le Cheile Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.

Does Le Cheile Secondary School teach through Irish?

No. Le Cheile Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Le Cheile Secondary School a DEIS school?

No. Le Cheile Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Le Cheile Secondary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Le Cheile Secondary School's roll number, 68083N, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Le Cheile Secondary School?

The closest is Rath Dara Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Le Cheile Secondary School

Dublin 15, Co. Dublin

944 studentsMixedSecondaryTY 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

944 students: 453 girls and 491 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 177
2nd year: 179
3rd year: 168
TY: 59
5th year: 186
6th year: 175

Transition Year: 59 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (168). 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

Le Cheile Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 NX98). Le Cheile Secondary School has 944 students: 491 boys and 453 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 491 boys, 453 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: 68083N

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Le Cheile Secondary School?: Le Cheile Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 NX98).
How many students go to Le Cheile Secondary School?: Le Cheile Secondary School has 944 students: 491 boys and 453 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Le Cheile Secondary School?: Leona Harrington is the principal of Le Cheile Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Le Cheile Secondary School a mixed school?: Yes. Le Cheile Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Le Cheile Secondary School fee-paying?: No. Le Cheile 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 Le Cheile Secondary School?: Le Cheile Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
Does Le Cheile Secondary School teach through Irish?: No. Le Cheile Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Le Cheile Secondary School have Transition Year?: 59 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (168). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Le Cheile Secondary School a DEIS school?: No. Le Cheile Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Le Cheile Secondary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Le Cheile Secondary School's roll number, 68083N, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Le Cheile Secondary School?: The closest is Rath Dara Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Le Cheile Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Le Cheile Secondary SchoolThis school		944	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Rath Dara Community CollegeDublin 15	1.4 km	323	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Scoil Phobail Chuil MhinDublin 15	1.5 km	1,014	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Edmund Rice CollegeDublin 15	2.1 km	912	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Blakestown Community SchoolDublin 15	2.2 km	563	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Castleknock Community CollegeDublin 15	2.3 km	1,318	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Castleknock CollegeDublin 15	2.4 km	771	Boys	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Hollystown Road
Tyrrelstown
Dublin 15
D15NX98

Principal: Leona Harrington on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 822 7181
Email: [email protected]
Website: lecheilesecondaryschool.ie
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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

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