Who is the principal of Ringsend College?

Jonathan Walker is the principal of Ringsend College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Ringsend College a mixed school?

Yes. Ringsend College takes both boys and girls.

Is Ringsend College fee-paying?

No. Ringsend 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 Ringsend College?

Ringsend College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB.

Does Ringsend College teach through Irish?

No. Ringsend College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ringsend College a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Ringsend College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ringsend College's roll number, 70200D, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Ringsend College?

The closest is Marian College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Ringsend College

Dublin 4, Co. Dublin

191 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Applications close: Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
Offers by: Friday, 13 NovemberFirst Year and Special Class applicants notified of offer or refusalAdd to calendar
Accept by: Friday, 27 NovemberDeadline to accept offer of admissionAdd to calendar

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Students this year

191 students: 115 girls and 76 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 24
2nd year: 41
3rd year: 40
TY: 23
5th year: 33
6th year: 30

Transition Year: 23 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (40). 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

Ringsend College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 N227). Ringsend College has 191 students: 76 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 76 boys, 115 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: 70200D

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ringsend College?: Ringsend College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 N227).
How many students go to Ringsend College?: Ringsend College has 191 students: 76 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Ringsend College?: Jonathan Walker is the principal of Ringsend College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Ringsend College a mixed school?: Yes. Ringsend College takes both boys and girls.
Is Ringsend College fee-paying?: No. Ringsend 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 Ringsend College?: Ringsend College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB.
Does Ringsend College teach through Irish?: No. Ringsend College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Ringsend College have Transition Year?: 23 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (40). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Ringsend College a DEIS school?: Yes. Ringsend College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Ringsend College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ringsend College's roll number, 70200D, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Ringsend College?: The closest is Marian College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Ringsend College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ringsend CollegeThis school		191	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Marian CollegeDublin 4	1.2 km	318	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Sandymount Park Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 4	1.4 km	437	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
C.B.S. Westland RowDublin 2	1.7 km	205	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	Yes
St Conleths CollegeDublin 4	2.1 km	339	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Loreto CollegeDublin 2	2.3 km	588	Girls	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
Catholic University SchoolDublin 2	2.3 km	544	Boys	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Cambridge Road
Ringsend
Dublin 4
D04N227

Principal: Jonathan Walker on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 668 4498
Email: [email protected]
Website: ringsendcollege.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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