Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School
Dublin 18, Co. Dublin
741 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 10am (passed)Online application
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 5pmClosing date for completed application formsAdd to calendar
- Applications open
- Monday, 5 April, 10amOnline application form availableAdd to calendar
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Students this year
741 students: 325 girls and 416 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 130
- 2nd year
- 135
- 3rd year
- 143
- TY
- 123
- 5th year
- 106
- 6th year
- 104
Transition Year: 123 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
Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 VEA0). Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School has 741 students: 416 boys and 325 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 416 boys, 325 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Educate Together
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68241F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School?
- Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 VEA0).
- How many students go to Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School?
- Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School has 741 students: 416 boys and 325 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School?
- Colin Doyle is the principal of Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Stepaside Educate Together 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 Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School?
- Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.
- Does Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 123 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 Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School's roll number, 68241F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School?
- The closest is Loreto College Foxrock. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepaside Educate Together Secondary SchoolThis school | 741 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Loreto College FoxrockDublin 18 | 1.7 km | 660 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Rosemont SchoolDublin 18 | 2.4 km | 307 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Raphaela's Secondary SchoolBlackrock | 2.6 km | 637 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Clonkeen CollegeBlackrock | 2.6 km | 635 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Blackrock Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 18 | 3.2 km | 236 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Cabinteely Community SchoolDublin 18 | 3.2 km | 511 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Ballyogan RoadLeopardstown
Dublin 18
D18VEA0
- Principal: Colin Doyle on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 290 7404
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stepasideetss.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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar