Cabra Community College
Dublin 7, Co. Dublin
264 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications close
- Thursday, 29 OctoberAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
264 students: 111 girls and 153 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 46
- 2nd year
- 51
- 3rd year
- 49
- TY
- 26
- 5th year
- 52
- 6th year
- 40
Transition Year: 26 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (49). 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
Cabra Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 XC84). Cabra Community College has 264 students: 153 boys and 111 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 153 boys, 111 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- City of Dublin ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 70150O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: what DEIS means · types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is Cabra Community College?
- Cabra Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 XC84).
- How many students go to Cabra Community College?
- Cabra Community College has 264 students: 153 boys and 111 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Cabra Community College?
- Neil Flatherty is the principal of Cabra Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Cabra Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Cabra Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Cabra Community College fee-paying?
- No. Cabra 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 Cabra Community College?
- Cabra Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB.
- Does Cabra Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Cabra Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Cabra Community College have Transition Year?
- 26 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (49). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Cabra Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Cabra 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 Cabra Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cabra Community College's roll number, 70150O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Cabra Community College?
- The closest is Coláiste Mhuire. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabra Community CollegeThis school | 264 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Coláiste MhuireDublin 7 | 600 m | 272 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | Yes |
| St Declan's CollegeDublin 7 | 600 m | 651 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| St Dominics CollegeDublin 7 | 900 m | 790 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Vincents C.B.S. GlasnevinDublin 11 | 1.3 km | 408 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolDublin 11 | 1.6 km | 830 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Josephs Secondary SchoolDublin 7 | 2.0 km | 283 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Kilkieran RoadCabra
Dublin 7
D07XC84
- Principal: Neil Flatherty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 838 9577
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cabracc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Cabra Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar