Coláiste de hÍde
Dublin 24, Co. Dublin
266 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
266 students: 137 girls and 129 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 48
- 2nd year
- 40
- 3rd year
- 51
- TY
- 36
- 5th year
- 46
- 6th year
- 45
Transition Year: 36 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (51). 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
Coláiste de hÍde is a community college (etb) in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 NP82). Coláiste de hÍde has 266 students: 129 boys and 137 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 129 boys, 137 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 70021D
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: what DEIS means · Gaelcholáistí · types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste de hÍde?
- Coláiste de hÍde is a community college (etb) in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 NP82).
- How many students go to Coláiste de hÍde?
- Coláiste de hÍde has 266 students: 129 boys and 137 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste de hÍde?
- Sarah Ní Mhuirí is the principal of Coláiste de hÍde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste de hÍde a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste de hÍde takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste de hÍde fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste de hÍde 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 Coláiste de hÍde?
- Coláiste de hÍde has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Coláiste de hÍde teach through Irish?
- Yes. Coláiste de hÍde is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste de hÍde have Transition Year?
- 36 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (51). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste de hÍde a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste de hÍde is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Coláiste de hÍde's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste de hÍde's roll number, 70021D, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste de hÍde?
- The closest is Tallaght Community School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste de hÍdeThis school | 266 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes | |
| Tallaght Community SchoolDublin 24 | 1.0 km | 840 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Greenhills CollegeDublin 12 | 1.2 km | 186 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Pauls Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 1.4 km | 466 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Mac Dara's Community CollegeDublin 6W | 1.5 km | 915 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Kingswood Community CollegeDublin 24 | 1.6 km | 1,006 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Old Bawn Community SchoolDublin 24 | 2.4 km | 1,024 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Bóthar Chaisleáin Thigh MotháinTamhlacht
Baile Átha Cliath 24
D24NP82
- Principal: Sarah Ní Mhuirí on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 451 3984
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: colaistedehide.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Coláiste de hÍde for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar