Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh
Dublin 14, Co. Dublin
296 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteSecondaryTY
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Students this year
296 students: 164 girls and 132 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 51
- 2nd year
- 55
- 3rd year
- 46
- TY
- 52
- 5th year
- 50
- 6th year
- 42
Transition Year: 52 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
- 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
Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 PP82). Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh has 296 students: 132 boys and 164 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 132 boys, 164 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- An Foras Pátrúnachta
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68161H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh?
- Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 PP82).
- How many students go to Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh?
- Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh has 296 students: 132 boys and 164 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh?
- Mark Rossiter is the principal of Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh a mixed school?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh takes both boys and girls.
- Is Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh fee-paying?
- No. Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh 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 Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh?
- Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is An Foras Pátrúnachta.
- Does Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh teach through Irish?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh have Transition Year?
- 52 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 Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh a DEIS school?
- No. Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh's roll number, 68161H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh?
- The closest is Loreto High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelcholáiste an PhiarsaighThis school | 296 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Loreto High SchoolDublin 14 | 300 m | 625 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| De La Salle CollegeDublin 14 | 1.2 km | 463 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Our Ladys SchoolDublin 6W | 1.4 km | 799 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste ÉannaDublin 16 | 1.4 km | 618 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| The High SchoolDublin | 1.6 km | 811 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballinteer Community SchoolDublin 16 | 1.8 km | 415 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
An MhainistirBóthar na Gráinsí
Ráth Fearnáin
Baile Átha Cliath 14
D14PP82
- Principal: Mark Rossiter on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 493 3335
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.gaelcholaiste.com
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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 Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar