Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School

Dublin 18, Co. Dublin

236 studentsMixedSecondaryTY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 1 October, 10am (passed)Online application for first year
Applications close
Thursday, 22 October, 4pmClosing date for first year applicationsAdd to calendar

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

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Students this year

236 students: 102 girls and 134 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
48
2nd year
50
3rd year
51
TY
55
5th year
32
6th year
0

Transition Year: 55 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

Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 XD2V). Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School has 236 students: 134 boys and 102 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 134 boys, 102 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
68387K

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School?
Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 XD2V).
How many students go to Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School?
Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School has 236 students: 134 boys and 102 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School?
Donal Evoy is the principal of Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School a mixed school?
Yes. Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School fee-paying?
No. Blackrock 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 Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School?
Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.
Does Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School teach through Irish?
No. Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School have Transition Year?
55 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 Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School's roll number, 68387K, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School?
The closest is St Laurence College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 6 schools in Dublin 18 · Multi-denominational secondary schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest secondary schools

Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Blackrock Educate Together Secondary SchoolThis school 236 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
St Laurence CollegeDublin 18 1.2 km 302 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No Yes
Cabinteely Community SchoolDublin 18 1.9 km 511 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No Yes
Clonkeen CollegeBlackrock 2.7 km 635 Boys Secondary Free None found yet No No
Holy Child KillineyKilliney 2.8 km 382 Girls Secondary Fee‑paying None found yet No No
Stepaside Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 18 3.2 km 741 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
John Scottus Secondary SchoolRathmichael 3.3 km 211 Mixed Secondary Fee‑paying None found yet No No

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Contact

Tully Park
Cherrywood
Dublin 18
D18XD2V

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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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