Who is the principal of Coláiste Eoin?

Neil Dunphy is the principal of Coláiste Eoin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Eoin a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Eoin takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Eoin fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Eoin 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 Coláiste Eoin?

Coláiste Eoin has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB.

Does Coláiste Eoin teach through Irish?

No. Coláiste Eoin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Coláiste Eoin a DEIS school?

Yes. Coláiste Eoin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Coláiste Eoin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Eoin's roll number, 70180A, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Eoin?

The closest is St Michaels Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Eoin

Dublin 11, Co. Dublin

257 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Applications close: Wednesday, 21 OctoberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

257 students: 89 girls and 168 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 31
2nd year: 39
3rd year: 51
TY: 22
5th year: 66
6th year: 48

Transition Year: 22 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (51). 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

Coláiste Eoin is a community college (etb) in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 AY65). Coláiste Eoin has 257 students: 168 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 168 boys, 89 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: 70180A

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Eoin?: Coláiste Eoin is a community college (etb) in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 AY65).
How many students go to Coláiste Eoin?: Coláiste Eoin has 257 students: 168 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Eoin?: Neil Dunphy is the principal of Coláiste Eoin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Eoin a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Eoin takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Eoin fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Eoin 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 Coláiste Eoin?: Coláiste Eoin has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB.
Does Coláiste Eoin teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Eoin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Eoin have Transition Year?: 22 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (51). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Coláiste Eoin a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste Eoin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste Eoin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Eoin's roll number, 70180A, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Eoin?: The closest is St Michaels Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Eoin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste EoinThis school		257	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	Yes
St Michaels Secondary SchoolDublin 11	500 m	646	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
New Cross CollegeDublin 11	1.0 km	417	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Beneavin De La Salle CollegeDublin	1.5 km	585	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Dominics CollegeDublin 7	1.9 km	790	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Kevins CollegeDublin 11	2.1 km	503	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	Yes
Cabra Community CollegeDublin 7	2.4 km	264	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct	No	Yes

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Contact

Cappagh Road
Finglas West
Dublin 11
D11AY65

Principal: Neil Dunphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 834 1426
Email: [email protected]
Website: colaisteeoin.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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