Lucan Community College
Lucan, Co. Dublin
966 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)Online applications only
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberOnline applications onlyAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberNotification by emailAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 27 NovemberOnline Acceptance FormAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
966 students: 444 girls and 522 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 167
- 2nd year
- 165
- 3rd year
- 165
- TY
- 155
- 5th year
- 160
- 6th year
- 154
Transition Year: 155 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.
- Voluntary contribution
- €75 a year. Each additional family member enrolled
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Lucan Community College is a community college (etb) in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 TF67). Lucan Community College has 966 students: 522 boys and 444 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 522 boys, 444 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70080T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Lucan Community College?
- Lucan Community College is a community college (etb) in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 TF67).
- How many students go to Lucan Community College?
- Lucan Community College has 966 students: 522 boys and 444 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Lucan Community College?
- Stephen Brett is the principal of Lucan Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Lucan Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Lucan Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Lucan Community College fee-paying?
- No. Lucan 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 Lucan Community College?
- Lucan Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Lucan Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Lucan Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Lucan Community College have Transition Year?
- 155 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 Lucan Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Lucan Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Lucan Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lucan Community College's roll number, 70080T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Lucan Community College?
- The closest is Coláiste Cois Life. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucan Community CollegeThis school | 966 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Coláiste Cois LifeLeamhcán | 1.0 km | 592 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St Joseph's CollegeLucan | 1.3 km | 934 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Adamstown Community CollegeLucan | 1.5 km | 981 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Phádraig CBSLucan | 1.5 km | 745 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Griffeen Community CollegeLucan | 2.0 km | 576 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Kishoge Community CollegeLucan | 2.0 km | 937 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Esker DriveLucan
Co Dublin
K78TF67
- Principal: Stephen Brett on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 628 2077
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: lucancc.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 Lucan Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar