New Cross College
Dublin 11, Co. Dublin
417 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application or by post
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
417 students: 221 girls and 196 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 94
- 2nd year
- 75
- 3rd year
- 75
- TY
- 56
- 5th year
- 66
- 6th year
- 51
Transition Year: 56 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (75). 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
New Cross College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 NC56). New Cross College has 417 students: 196 boys and 221 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 196 boys, 221 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust Religious Sisters of Charity
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 68181N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is New Cross College?
- New Cross College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 NC56).
- How many students go to New Cross College?
- New Cross College has 417 students: 196 boys and 221 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of New Cross College?
- Derek Lynch is the principal of New Cross College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is New Cross College a mixed school?
- Yes. New Cross College takes both boys and girls.
- Is New Cross College fee-paying?
- No. New Cross College 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 New Cross College?
- New Cross College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust Religious Sisters of Charity.
- Does New Cross College teach through Irish?
- No. New Cross College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does New Cross College have Transition Year?
- 56 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (75). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is New Cross College a DEIS school?
- Yes. New Cross College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read New Cross College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by New Cross College's roll number, 68181N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near New Cross College?
- The closest is Coláiste Eoin. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cross CollegeThis school | 417 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Coláiste EoinDublin 11 | 1.0 km | 257 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Michaels Secondary SchoolDublin 11 | 1.5 km | 646 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Beneavin De La Salle CollegeDublin | 2.4 km | 585 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Edmund Rice CollegeDublin 15 | 2.5 km | 912 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Dominics CollegeDublin 7 | 2.5 km | 790 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Declan's CollegeDublin 7 | 3.1 km | 651 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Cappagh RoadFinglas
Dublin 11
D11NC56
- Principal: Derek Lynch on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 834 3165
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.newcross.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil ui Earcain800 m
- St Josephs G NS900 m
- Youth Encounter Project900 m
- St Kevins B NS1.0 km
- St Brigids Senior Girls1.1 km
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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with New Cross College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar