St. Seton's Secondary School
Dublin 10, Co. Dublin
741 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Wednesday, 4 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 18 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
741 students: 408 girls and 333 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 144
- 2nd year
- 111
- 3rd year
- 133
- TY
- 102
- 5th year
- 112
- 6th year
- 139
Transition Year: 102 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (133). 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
St. Seton's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 10, Co. Dublin (Eircode D10 X592). St. Seton's Secondary School has 741 students: 333 boys and 408 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 333 boys, 408 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Not known
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust. CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 68445V
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Seton's Secondary School?
- St. Seton's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 10, Co. Dublin (Eircode D10 X592).
- How many students go to St. Seton's Secondary School?
- St. Seton's Secondary School has 741 students: 333 boys and 408 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Seton's Secondary School?
- Sarah Green is the principal of St. Seton's Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Seton's Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. St. Seton's Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St. Seton's Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St. Seton's 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.
- Does St. Seton's Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St. Seton's Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Seton's Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 102 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (133). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St. Seton's Secondary School a DEIS school?
- Yes. St. Seton's Secondary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read St. Seton's Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Seton's Secondary School's roll number, 68445V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Seton's Secondary School?
- The closest is Kylemore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Seton's Secondary SchoolThis school | 741 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Kylemore CollegeDublin 10 | 200 m | 479 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Phobailscoil IosoldeDublin 20 | 1.5 km | 764 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mount Sackville Secondary SchoolDublin 20 | 1.7 km | 636 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Mercy Secondary SchoolDublin 8 | 2.3 km | 349 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| The Kings HospitalDublin 20 | 2.6 km | 732 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Meanscoil Iognáid RísDublin 12 | 2.7 km | 521 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Le Fanu RoadBallyfermot
Dublin 10
D10X592
- Principal: Sarah Green on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 626 4943
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stsetons.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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