Edmund Rice College
Dublin 15, Co. Dublin
912 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
912 students: 436 girls and 476 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 180
- 2nd year
- 184
- 3rd year
- 180
- TY
- 130
- 5th year
- 122
- 6th year
- 116
Transition Year: 130 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (180). 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
Edmund Rice College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 R7WX). Edmund Rice College has 912 students: 476 boys and 436 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 476 boys, 436 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68306H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Edmund Rice College?
- Edmund Rice College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 R7WX).
- How many students go to Edmund Rice College?
- Edmund Rice College has 912 students: 476 boys and 436 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Edmund Rice College?
- Brendan Harrington is the principal of Edmund Rice College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Edmund Rice College a mixed school?
- Yes. Edmund Rice College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Edmund Rice College fee-paying?
- No. Edmund Rice 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 Edmund Rice College?
- Edmund Rice College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Edmund Rice College teach through Irish?
- No. Edmund Rice College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Edmund Rice College have Transition Year?
- 130 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (180). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Edmund Rice College a DEIS school?
- No. Edmund Rice College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Edmund Rice College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Edmund Rice College's roll number, 68306H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Edmund Rice College?
- The closest is Castleknock College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Rice CollegeThis school | 912 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Castleknock CollegeDublin 15 | 1.5 km | 771 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Mount Sackville Secondary SchoolDublin 20 | 1.9 km | 636 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Le Cheile Secondary SchoolDublin 15 | 2.1 km | 944 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| New Cross CollegeDublin 11 | 2.5 km | 417 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Castleknock Community CollegeDublin 15 | 2.8 km | 1,318 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Dominics CollegeDublin 7 | 2.9 km | 790 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Phoenix Park RacecourseNavan Road
Dublin 15
D15R7WX
- Principal: Brendan Harrington on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 817 9045
- Email: [email protected]
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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 Edmund Rice College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar