Firhouse Community College
Dublin 24, Co. Dublin
825 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 8am (passed)Special Class applications open
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberSpecial Class applications deadlineAdd to calendar
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Students this year
825 students: 404 girls and 421 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 143
- 2nd year
- 146
- 3rd year
- 143
- TY
- 136
- 5th year
- 131
- 6th year
- 126
Transition Year: 136 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
Firhouse Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 HY03). Firhouse Community College has 825 students: 421 boys and 404 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 421 boys, 404 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
- 70140L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Firhouse Community College?
- Firhouse Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 HY03).
- How many students go to Firhouse Community College?
- Firhouse Community College has 825 students: 421 boys and 404 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Firhouse Community College?
- Senan Nolan is the principal of Firhouse Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Firhouse Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Firhouse Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Firhouse Community College fee-paying?
- No. Firhouse 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 Firhouse Community College?
- Firhouse Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Firhouse Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Firhouse Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Firhouse Community College have Transition Year?
- 136 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 Firhouse Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Firhouse Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Firhouse Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Firhouse Community College's roll number, 70140L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Firhouse Community College?
- The closest is Firhouse Educate Together 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firhouse Community CollegeThis school | 825 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Firhouse Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 24 | 1.4 km | 411 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Old Bawn Community SchoolDublin 24 | 1.7 km | 1,024 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Tallaght Community SchoolDublin 24 | 2.2 km | 840 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Colmcille's Community SchoolDublin 16 | 2.3 km | 727 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Mac Dara's Community CollegeDublin 6W | 2.7 km | 915 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste de hÍdeDublin 24 | 2.8 km | 266 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
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Contact
Firhouse RoadDublin 24
D24HY03
- Principal: Senan Nolan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 452 5807
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.firhousecommunitycollege.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 Firhouse Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar