Greenhills College
Dublin 12, Co. Dublin
186 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
186 students: 0 girls and 186 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 30
- 2nd year
- 37
- 3rd year
- 25
- TY
- 27
- 5th year
- 27
- 6th year
- 40
Transition Year: 27 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
Greenhills College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 DP8W). Greenhills College has 186 students: 186 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 186 boys
- 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
- 70130I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Greenhills College?
- Greenhills College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 DP8W).
- How many students go to Greenhills College?
- Greenhills College has 186 students: 186 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Greenhills College?
- Noirin Lannon is the principal of Greenhills College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Greenhills College a mixed school?
- Yes. Greenhills College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Greenhills College fee-paying?
- No. Greenhills 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 Greenhills College?
- Greenhills College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Greenhills College teach through Irish?
- No. Greenhills College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Greenhills College have Transition Year?
- 27 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 Greenhills College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Greenhills College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Greenhills College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Greenhills College's roll number, 70130I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Greenhills College?
- The closest is St Pauls Secondary School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhills CollegeThis school | 186 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| St Pauls Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 200 m | 466 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Coláiste de hÍdeDublin 24 | 1.2 km | 266 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| St Mac Dara's Community CollegeDublin 6W | 1.2 km | 915 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Tallaght Community SchoolDublin 24 | 1.4 km | 840 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Templeogue CollegeDublin 6W | 1.6 km | 637 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Assumption Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 1.7 km | 270 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
Limekiln AvenueGreenhills
Dublin 12
D12DP8W
- Principal: Noirin Lannon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 450 7779
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: greenhillscollege.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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Greenhills College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar