Coláiste Chilliain
Dublin 22, Co. Dublin
400 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberFirst Year Group offers notifiedAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 27 NovemberFirst Year Group acceptance deadlineAdd to calendar
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Students this year
400 students: 224 girls and 176 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 65
- 2nd year
- 75
- 3rd year
- 66
- TY
- 75
- 5th year
- 78
- 6th year
- 41
Transition Year: 75 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
Coláiste Chilliain is a community college (etb) in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 EW08). Coláiste Chilliain has 400 students: 176 boys and 224 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 176 boys, 224 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
- No
- Roll number
- 70100W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Chilliain?
- Coláiste Chilliain is a community college (etb) in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 EW08).
- How many students go to Coláiste Chilliain?
- Coláiste Chilliain has 400 students: 176 boys and 224 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Chilliain?
- Martha Ní Chathasaigh is the principal of Coláiste Chilliain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Chilliain a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Chilliain takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Chilliain fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Chilliain 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 Chilliain?
- Coláiste Chilliain has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Coláiste Chilliain teach through Irish?
- Yes. Coláiste Chilliain is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste Chilliain have Transition Year?
- 75 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 Coláiste Chilliain a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Chilliain is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Chilliain's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Chilliain's roll number, 70100W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Chilliain?
- The closest is Moyle Park College. 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 ChilliainThis school | 400 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Yes | No | |
| Moyle Park CollegeDublin 22 | 500 m | 763 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste BrídeDublin 22 | 1.1 km | 993 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Deansrath Community CollegeDublin 22 | 1.2 km | 425 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Collinstown Park Community CollegeDublin 22 | 2.0 km | 630 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Griffeen Community CollegeLucan | 2.1 km | 576 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Kishoge Community CollegeLucan | 2.1 km | 937 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | 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 NangorCluain Dolcáin
Baile Atha Cliath 22
D22EW08
- Principal: Martha Ní Chathasaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 457 4888
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: colaistechilliain.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcain100 m
- Our Lady Queen of Apostles300 m
- SN Naomh Eoin600 m
- Gaelscoil na Camoige600 m
- Talbot Senior NS700 m
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 Chilliain for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar