Kylemore College
Dublin 10, Co. Dublin
479 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
479 students: 222 girls and 257 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 92
- 2nd year
- 92
- 3rd year
- 70
- TY
- 81
- 5th year
- 73
- 6th year
- 71
Transition Year: 81 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
Kylemore College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 10, Co. Dublin (Eircode D10 RY73). Kylemore College has 479 students: 257 boys and 222 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 257 boys, 222 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
- 70240P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Kylemore College?
- Kylemore College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 10, Co. Dublin (Eircode D10 RY73).
- How many students go to Kylemore College?
- Kylemore College has 479 students: 257 boys and 222 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Kylemore College?
- Deirdre Nolan is the principal of Kylemore College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Kylemore College a mixed school?
- Yes. Kylemore College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Kylemore College fee-paying?
- No. Kylemore 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 Kylemore College?
- Kylemore College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB.
- Does Kylemore College teach through Irish?
- No. Kylemore College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Kylemore College have Transition Year?
- 81 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 Kylemore College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Kylemore College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Kylemore College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kylemore College's roll number, 70240P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Kylemore College?
- The closest is St. Seton's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kylemore CollegeThis school | 479 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| St. Seton's Secondary SchoolDublin 10 | 200 m | 741 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Mount Sackville Secondary SchoolDublin 20 | 1.7 km | 636 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Phobailscoil IosoldeDublin 20 | 1.7 km | 764 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mercy Secondary SchoolDublin 8 | 2.2 km | 349 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Meanscoil Iognáid RísDublin 12 | 2.6 km | 521 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Our Lady Of Mercy Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 2.7 km | 289 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Kylemore RoadBallyfermot
Dublin 10
D10RY73
- Principal: Deirdre Nolan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 626 5901
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.kylemorecollege.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 Kylemore College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar