Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School
Swords, Co. Dublin
696 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 10am (passed)Online application
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 10amAdd to calendar
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Students this year
696 students: 304 girls and 392 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 143
- 2nd year
- 144
- 3rd year
- 140
- TY
- 135
- 5th year
- 92
- 6th year
- 42
Transition Year: 135 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
Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 W9Y8). Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School has 696 students: 392 boys and 304 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 392 boys, 304 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
- 68308L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School?
- Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 W9Y8).
- How many students go to Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School?
- Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School has 696 students: 392 boys and 304 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School?
- Jean Marie Ward is the principal of Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Malahide & Portmarnock 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 Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School?
- Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.
- Does Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 135 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 Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School's roll number, 68308L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School?
- The closest is Fingal Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolThis school | 696 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Fingal Community CollegeSwords | 1.9 km | 864 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste ChoilmSwords | 2.0 km | 421 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Finians Community CollegeSwords | 2.6 km | 671 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Malahide Community SchoolMalahide | 3.1 km | 1,248 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Loreto CollegeSwords | 3.3 km | 655 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Swords Community CollegeSwords | 4.0 km | 952 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Swords Enterprise ParkFeltrim Road
Drinan
Swords, Co Dublin
K67W9Y8
- Principal: Jean Marie Ward on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 963 1299
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.mpetss.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil an Duinninigh300 m
- Holywell Educate Together National School900 m
- SN Cholmcille C1.6 km
- SN Cholmille B1.7 km
- John Paul II NS1.9 km
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 Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar