Who is the principal of Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School?

Matthew Quinn is the principal of Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School a mixed school?

Yes. Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School takes both boys and girls.

Is Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School fee-paying?

No. Goatstown 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 Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School?

Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.

Does Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School teach through Irish?

No. Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?

No. Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School's roll number, 68366C, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School?

The closest is Our Lady's Grove Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School

Dublin 14, Co. Dublin

366 studentsMixedSecondaryTY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)Online application form available on school website
Applications close: Thursday, 22 October, 5pmApplications after 17:00 processed as late applicationsAdd to calendar
Offers by: Tuesday, 3 NovemberApplicants notified by emailAdd to calendar
Accept by: Thursday, 12 NovemberMust complete Acceptance Form by this dateAdd to calendar

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

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Students this year

366 students: 164 girls and 202 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 71
2nd year: 76
3rd year: 73
TY: 71
5th year: 46
6th year: 29

Transition Year: 71 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.
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Schoolbooks: Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 X0A9). Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School has 366 students: 202 boys and 164 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 202 boys, 164 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: 68366C

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School?: Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 X0A9).
How many students go to Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School?: Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School has 366 students: 202 boys and 164 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School?: Matthew Quinn is the principal of Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School a mixed school?: Yes. Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School fee-paying?: No. Goatstown 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 Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School?: Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.
Does Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School teach through Irish?: No. Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School have Transition Year?: 71 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 Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?: No. Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School's roll number, 68366C, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School?: The closest is Our Lady's Grove Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Goatstown Educate Together Secondary SchoolThis school		366	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Our Lady's Grove Secondary SchoolDublin 14	700 m	295	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Mount Anville Secondary SchoolDublin 14	700 m	726	Girls	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
St Kilian's Deutsche SchuleDublin 14	1.0 km	475	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
St Benildus CollegeBlackrock	1.4 km	949	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Tiernan's Community SchoolDublin 16	1.5 km	368	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Oatlands CollegeMount Merrion	2.0 km	623	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Goatstown Road
Dublin 14
D14X0A9

Principal: Matthew Quinn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 296 4449
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.goatstownetss.ie
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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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