Marino College
Dublin 3, Co. Dublin
297 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application available from school website
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberLate applications considered after this dateAdd to calendar
- Applications close
- Sunday, 25 OctoberOnline application form or downloadable form to postAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberApplicants notified of offer or refusalAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 27 NovemberAcceptance form must be completed and returned by deadlineAdd to calendar
From the school's website (1), the school's website (2), checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
297 students: 143 girls and 154 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 48
- 2nd year
- 45
- 3rd year
- 52
- TY
- 31
- 5th year
- 53
- 6th year
- 68
Transition Year: 31 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (52). 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
Marino College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 3, Co. Dublin (Eircode D03 DR72). Marino College has 297 students: 154 boys and 143 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 154 boys, 143 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
- 70250S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Marino College?
- Marino College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 3, Co. Dublin (Eircode D03 DR72).
- How many students go to Marino College?
- Marino College has 297 students: 154 boys and 143 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Marino College?
- Lisa Reid is the principal of Marino College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Marino College a mixed school?
- Yes. Marino College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Marino College fee-paying?
- No. Marino 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 Marino College?
- Marino College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB.
- Does Marino College teach through Irish?
- No. Marino College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Marino College have Transition Year?
- 31 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (52). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Marino College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Marino College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Marino College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Marino College's roll number, 70250S, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Marino College?
- The closest is St Josephs C.B.S.. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marino CollegeThis school | 297 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes | |
| St Josephs C.B.S.Dublin 3 | 100 m | 310 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Árdscoil RísDublin 9 | 600 m | 563 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mount Temple Comprehensive SchoolDublin 3 | 800 m | 903 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Grace Park Community SchoolDublin 9 | 1.2 km | 139 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Maryfield CollegeDublin 9 | 1.3 km | 527 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| O'Connell SchoolDublin 1 | 1.4 km | 222 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
14-20 Marino MartFairview
Dublin 3
D03DR72
- Principal: Lisa Reid on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 833 2100
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.marinocollege.ie
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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 Marino College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar