Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School

Dublin 24, Co. Dublin

411 studentsMixedSecondaryTY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 1 October, 10am (passed)Online application form available
Applications close
Thursday, 22 October, 4pmCompleted application forms deadlineAdd to calendar

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Students this year

411 students: 177 girls and 234 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
61
2nd year
82
3rd year
78
TY
72
5th year
57
6th year
61

Transition Year: 72 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.
Device
6 Year Device Management Licence
Schoolbooks
Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 NY6R). Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School has 411 students: 234 boys and 177 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 234 boys, 177 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
68307J

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School?
Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 NY6R).
How many students go to Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School?
Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School has 411 students: 234 boys and 177 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School?
Claire Matthews is the principal of Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School a mixed school?
Yes. Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School fee-paying?
No. Firhouse 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 Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School?
Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.
Does Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School teach through Irish?
No. Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School have Transition Year?
72 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 Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School's roll number, 68307J, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School?
The closest is Firhouse Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 10 schools in Dublin 24 · Multi-denominational secondary schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest secondary schools

Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Firhouse Educate Together Secondary SchoolThis school 411 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Firhouse Community CollegeDublin 24 1.4 km 825 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No No
St. Colmcille's Community SchoolDublin 16 1.7 km 727 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No No
Rockbrook Park SchoolDublin 16 2.2 km 186 Boys Secondary Fee‑paying Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct No No
Sancta Maria CollegeDublin 16 2.7 km 577 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No No
Tallaght Community SchoolDublin 24 3.0 km 840 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No Yes
Coláiste ÉannaDublin 16 3.1 km 618 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No

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Contact

Oldcourt Road
Ballycullen
Firhouse
Dublin 24
D24NY6R

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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

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