Who is the principal of Mount Seskin Community College?

Aisling Ryan is the principal of Mount Seskin Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Mount Seskin Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Mount Seskin Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Mount Seskin Community College fee-paying?

No. Mount Seskin 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 Mount Seskin Community College?

Mount Seskin Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.

Does Mount Seskin Community College teach through Irish?

No. Mount Seskin Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Mount Seskin Community College a DEIS school?

Yes. Mount Seskin 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 Mount Seskin Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mount Seskin Community College's roll number, 70141N, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Mount Seskin Community College?

The closest is St Aidan's Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Mount Seskin Community College

Dublin 24, Co. Dublin

350 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)Applications open for first year 2027/2028.
Applications close: Friday, 23 OctoberClosing date for first year applications.Add to calendar

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Students this year

350 students: 177 girls and 173 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 71
2nd year: 73
3rd year: 62
TY: 34
5th year: 64
6th year: 46

Transition Year: 34 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (62). 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

Mount Seskin Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 K033). Mount Seskin Community College has 350 students: 173 boys and 177 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 173 boys, 177 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: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 70141N

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Mount Seskin Community College?: Mount Seskin Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 K033).
How many students go to Mount Seskin Community College?: Mount Seskin Community College has 350 students: 173 boys and 177 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Mount Seskin Community College?: Aisling Ryan is the principal of Mount Seskin Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Mount Seskin Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Mount Seskin Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Mount Seskin Community College fee-paying?: No. Mount Seskin 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 Mount Seskin Community College?: Mount Seskin Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
Does Mount Seskin Community College teach through Irish?: No. Mount Seskin Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Mount Seskin Community College have Transition Year?: 34 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (62). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Mount Seskin Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. Mount Seskin 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 Mount Seskin Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mount Seskin Community College's roll number, 70141N, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Mount Seskin Community College?: The closest is St Aidan's Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Mount Seskin Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Mount Seskin Community CollegeThis school		350	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
St Aidan's Community SchoolDublin 24	900 m	561	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Killinarden Community SchoolDublin 24	900 m	471	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Coláiste pobail FólaSaggart	1.9 km	758	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Marks Community SchoolDublin 24	2.0 km	931	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Old Bawn Community SchoolDublin 24	2.7 km	1,024	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Kingswood Community CollegeDublin 24	4.0 km	1,006	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Jobstown
Tallaght
Dublin 24
D24K033

Principal: Aisling Ryan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 452 5788
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mountseskincc.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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