St Finians Community College
Swords, Co. Dublin
671 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
671 students: 321 girls and 350 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 120
- 2nd year
- 118
- 3rd year
- 135
- TY
- 75
- 5th year
- 133
- 6th year
- 90
Transition Year: 75 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (135). 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
St Finians Community College is a community college (etb) in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 YN93). St Finians Community College has 671 students: 350 boys and 321 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 350 boys, 321 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
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 70120F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Finians Community College?
- St Finians Community College is a community college (etb) in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 YN93).
- How many students go to St Finians Community College?
- St Finians Community College has 671 students: 350 boys and 321 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Finians Community College?
- John Paul Reilly is the principal of St Finians Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Finians Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Finians Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Finians Community College fee-paying?
- No. St Finians 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 St Finians Community College?
- St Finians Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does St Finians Community College teach through Irish?
- No. St Finians Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Finians Community College have Transition Year?
- 75 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (135). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Finians Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Finians 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 St Finians Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Finians Community College's roll number, 70120F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Finians Community College?
- The closest is Fingal Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Finians Community CollegeThis school | 671 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Fingal Community CollegeSwords | 700 m | 864 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste ChoilmSwords | 1.4 km | 421 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Swords Community CollegeSwords | 1.6 km | 952 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Loreto CollegeSwords | 1.8 km | 655 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolSwords | 2.6 km | 696 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Malahide Community SchoolMalahide | 5.6 km | 1,248 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
CastlefarmSwords
Co Dublin
K67YN93
- Principal: John Paul Reilly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 840 2623
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stfinianscc.ie
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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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