St Mac Dara's Community College
Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin
915 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Application Form available
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberFirst Year Group applicationsAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Tuesday, 10 NovemberOffer or refusal of admission notifiedAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Tuesday, 24 NovemberAcceptance Form must be returnedAdd to calendar
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Students this year
915 students: 452 girls and 463 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 161
- 2nd year
- 166
- 3rd year
- 157
- TY
- 146
- 5th year
- 138
- 6th year
- 147
Transition Year: 146 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
St Mac Dara's Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin (Eircode D6W EW83). St Mac Dara's Community College has 915 students: 463 boys and 452 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 463 boys, 452 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70260V
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Mac Dara's Community College?
- St Mac Dara's Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin (Eircode D6W EW83).
- How many students go to St Mac Dara's Community College?
- St Mac Dara's Community College has 915 students: 463 boys and 452 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Mac Dara's Community College?
- Frances Gibson is the principal of St Mac Dara's Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Mac Dara's Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Mac Dara's Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Mac Dara's Community College fee-paying?
- No. St Mac Dara's 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 St Mac Dara's Community College?
- St Mac Dara's Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does St Mac Dara's Community College teach through Irish?
- No. St Mac Dara's Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Mac Dara's Community College have Transition Year?
- 146 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 St Mac Dara's Community College a DEIS school?
- No. St Mac Dara's Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Mac Dara's Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Mac Dara's Community College's roll number, 70260V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Mac Dara's Community College?
- The closest is Tallaght Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mac Dara's Community CollegeThis school | 915 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Tallaght Community SchoolDublin 24 | 800 m | 840 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Pauls Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 1.2 km | 466 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Greenhills CollegeDublin 12 | 1.2 km | 186 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Templeogue CollegeDublin 6W | 1.3 km | 637 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste de hÍdeDublin 24 | 1.5 km | 266 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Sancta Maria CollegeDublin 16 | 2.1 km | 577 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
St. Mac Dara's Community CollegeWellington Lane
Templeogue
Dublin 6W
D6WEW83
- Principal: Frances Gibson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 456 6216
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stmacdaras.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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