Fingal Community College
Swords, Co. Dublin
864 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 8.30am (passed)After 8:30am
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberDelivery in person or by email onlyAdd to calendar
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Students this year
864 students: 423 girls and 441 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 150
- 2nd year
- 158
- 3rd year
- 154
- TY
- 115
- 5th year
- 141
- 6th year
- 146
Transition Year: 115 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (154). 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
Fingal Community College is a community college (etb) in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 E330). Fingal Community College has 864 students: 441 boys and 423 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 441 boys, 423 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
- No
- Roll number
- 70121H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Fingal Community College?
- Fingal Community College is a community college (etb) in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 E330).
- How many students go to Fingal Community College?
- Fingal Community College has 864 students: 441 boys and 423 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Fingal Community College?
- Mairead O Halloran is the principal of Fingal Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Fingal Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Fingal Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Fingal Community College fee-paying?
- No. Fingal 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 Fingal Community College?
- Fingal Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Fingal Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Fingal Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Fingal Community College have Transition Year?
- 115 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (154). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Fingal Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Fingal Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Fingal Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Fingal Community College's roll number, 70121H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Fingal Community College?
- The closest is St Finians 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingal Community CollegeThis school | 864 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| St Finians Community CollegeSwords | 700 m | 671 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Coláiste ChoilmSwords | 1.1 km | 421 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolSwords | 1.9 km | 696 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Loreto CollegeSwords | 2.0 km | 655 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Swords Community CollegeSwords | 2.2 km | 952 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Malahide Community SchoolMalahide | 4.9 km | 1,248 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Seatown RoadSwords
Co Dublin
K67E330
- Principal: Mairead O Halloran on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 840 5829
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.fingalcc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Cholmille B300 m
- SN Cholmcille C400 m
- Swords Borough NS600 m
- Brackenstown Senior NS1.3 km
- St Cronans Junior National School1.3 km
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 Fingal Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar