Deansrath Community College

Dublin 22, Co. Dublin

425 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Applications close
Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar

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

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Students this year

425 students: 172 girls and 253 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
89
2nd year
95
3rd year
93
TY
41
5th year
40
6th year
67

Transition Year: 41 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (93). 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

Deansrath Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 RY77). Deansrath Community College has 425 students: 253 boys and 172 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls
Mixed · 253 boys, 172 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
70040H

Questions parents ask

Where is Deansrath Community College?
Deansrath Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 RY77).
How many students go to Deansrath Community College?
Deansrath Community College has 425 students: 253 boys and 172 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Deansrath Community College?
Helen Taylor is the principal of Deansrath Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Deansrath Community College a mixed school?
Yes. Deansrath Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Deansrath Community College fee-paying?
No. Deansrath 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 Deansrath Community College?
Deansrath Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
Does Deansrath Community College teach through Irish?
No. Deansrath Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Deansrath Community College have Transition Year?
41 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (93). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Deansrath Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Deansrath 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 Deansrath Community College's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Deansrath Community College's roll number, 70040H, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Deansrath Community College?
The closest is Coláiste Chilliain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Deansrath Community College compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Deansrath Community CollegeThis school 425 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No Yes
Coláiste ChilliainDublin 22 1.2 km 400 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct Yes No
Griffeen Community CollegeLucan 1.4 km 576 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No No
Kishoge Community CollegeLucan 1.4 km 937 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No No
Moyle Park CollegeDublin 22 1.6 km 763 Boys Secondary Free None found yet No No
Coláiste BrídeDublin 22 2.2 km 993 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No No
Collinstown Park Community CollegeDublin 22 2.5 km 630 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No Yes

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Contact

Westbourne Rise
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
D22RY77

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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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