Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School

Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin

437 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 1 October, 9.30am (passed)
Applications close
Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
Offers by
Thursday, 12 NovemberAdd to calendar
Accept by
Thursday, 26 NovemberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

437 students: 199 girls and 238 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
93
2nd year
87
3rd year
88
TY
66
5th year
72
6th year
31

Transition Year: 66 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (88). 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

Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin (Eircode D6W HP44). Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School has 437 students: 238 boys and 199 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 238 boys, 199 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
68365A

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School?
Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin (Eircode D6W HP44).
How many students go to Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School?
Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School has 437 students: 238 boys and 199 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School?
Padraig Conaty is the principal of Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School a mixed school?
Yes. Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School fee-paying?
No. Harolds Cross 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 Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School?
Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.
Does Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School teach through Irish?
No. Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School have Transition Year?
66 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (88). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School's roll number, 68365A, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School?
The closest is St Louis High School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 6 schools in Dublin 6W · Multi-denominational secondary schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest secondary schools

Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary SchoolThis school 437 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
St Louis High SchoolDubllin 6 500 m 690 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., RathminesDublin 6 800 m 500 Boys Secondary Fee‑paying None found yet No No
Clogher Road Community CollegeDublin 12 1.2 km 297 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No Yes
Christian Brothers, Synge St.Dublin 1.3 km 256 Boys Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
Presentation CollegeDublin.8 1.4 km 262 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
Loreto CollegeDublin 12 1.5 km 320 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No Yes

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Contact

151 -153 Harold's Cross Road
Dublin 6W
D6WHP44

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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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