Who is the principal of Rath Dara Community College?

Emily Boyle is the principal of Rath Dara Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Rath Dara Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Rath Dara Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Rath Dara Community College fee-paying?

No. Rath Dara 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 Rath Dara Community College?

Rath Dara Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.

Does Rath Dara Community College teach through Irish?

No. Rath Dara Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Rath Dara Community College a DEIS school?

Yes. Rath Dara 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 Rath Dara Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rath Dara Community College's roll number, 70081V, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Rath Dara Community College?

The closest is Le Cheile Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Rath Dara Community College

Dublin 15, Co. Dublin

323 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Applications close: Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
Offers by: Tuesday, 17 NovemberAdd to calendar
Accept by: Tuesday, 8 DecemberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

323 students: 147 girls and 176 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 60
2nd year: 60
3rd year: 62
TY: 25
5th year: 54
6th year: 62

Transition Year: 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (62). 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

Rath Dara Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 P380). Rath Dara Community College has 323 students: 176 boys and 147 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 176 boys, 147 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: 70081V

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Rath Dara Community College?: Rath Dara Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 P380).
How many students go to Rath Dara Community College?: Rath Dara Community College has 323 students: 176 boys and 147 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Rath Dara Community College?: Emily Boyle is the principal of Rath Dara Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Rath Dara Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Rath Dara Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Rath Dara Community College fee-paying?: No. Rath Dara 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 Rath Dara Community College?: Rath Dara Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
Does Rath Dara Community College teach through Irish?: No. Rath Dara Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Rath Dara Community College have Transition Year?: 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (62). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Rath Dara Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. Rath Dara 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 Rath Dara Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rath Dara Community College's roll number, 70081V, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Rath Dara Community College?: The closest is Le Cheile Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Rath Dara Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Rath Dara Community CollegeThis school		323	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Le Cheile Secondary SchoolDublin 15	1.4 km	944	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Blakestown Community SchoolDublin 15	1.7 km	563	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Scoil Phobail Chuil MhinDublin 15	1.8 km	1,014	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Hartstown Community SchoolDublin 15	2.5 km	1,120	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Castleknock Community CollegeDublin 15	3.4 km	1,318	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Edmund Rice CollegeDublin 15	3.5 km	912	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Rath Dara Community College
Blanchardstown Road North
Dublin 15
D15P380

Principal: Emily Boyle on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 820 1488
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rathdaracc.com
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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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