Grange Community College
Dublin 13, Co. Dublin
553 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
553 students: 283 girls and 270 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 110
- 2nd year
- 111
- 3rd year
- 79
- TY
- 93
- 5th year
- 90
- 6th year
- 70
Transition Year: 93 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
Grange Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 NX25). Grange Community College has 553 students: 270 boys and 283 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 270 boys, 283 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 70020B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: what DEIS means · types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is Grange Community College?
- Grange Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 NX25).
- How many students go to Grange Community College?
- Grange Community College has 553 students: 270 boys and 283 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Grange Community College?
- Georgina Downes is the principal of Grange Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Grange Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Grange Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Grange Community College fee-paying?
- No. Grange Community College 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 Grange Community College?
- Grange Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Grange Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Grange Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Grange Community College have Transition Year?
- 93 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 Grange Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Grange Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Grange Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Grange Community College's roll number, 70020B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Grange Community College?
- The closest is Gaelcholáiste Reachrann. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Community CollegeThis school | 553 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Gaelcholáiste ReachrannDublin 13 | 100 m | 453 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Belmayne Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 13 | 900 m | 595 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 26 Oct | No | No |
| The Donahies Community SchoolDublin 13 | 1.3 km | 488 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Árdscoil La SalleDublin 5 | 1.5 km | 289 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Pobalscoil NeasáinDublin 13 | 2.0 km | 831 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 13 | 2.0 km | 230 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Grange Abbey RoadDonaghmede
Dublin 13
D13NX25
- Principal: Georgina Downes on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 847 1422
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.grangecc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Grange Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar