Ellenfield Community College
Dublin 9, Co. Dublin
150 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
150 students: 79 girls and 71 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 33
- 2nd year
- 27
- 3rd year
- 25
- TY
- 22
- 5th year
- 36
- 6th year
- 7
Transition Year: 22 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
Ellenfield Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 RHN3). Ellenfield Community College has 150 students: 71 boys and 79 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 71 boys, 79 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
- 70321P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ellenfield Community College?
- Ellenfield Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 RHN3).
- How many students go to Ellenfield Community College?
- Ellenfield Community College has 150 students: 71 boys and 79 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ellenfield Community College?
- Aisling Roche is the principal of Ellenfield Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ellenfield Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Ellenfield Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ellenfield Community College fee-paying?
- No. Ellenfield 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 Ellenfield Community College?
- Ellenfield Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB.
- Does Ellenfield Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Ellenfield Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ellenfield Community College have Transition Year?
- 22 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 Ellenfield Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Ellenfield Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Ellenfield Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ellenfield Community College's roll number, 70321P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ellenfield Community College?
- The closest is Our Lady Of Mercy College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenfield Community CollegeThis school | 150 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Our Lady Of Mercy CollegeDublin 9 | 700 m | 407 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Clonturk CollegeDublin 9 | 700 m | 968 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Aidan's C.B.S.Dublin 9 | 800 m | 725 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Maryfield CollegeDublin 9 | 1.0 km | 527 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Dominican CollegeDublin 9 | 1.2 km | 799 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Grace Park Community SchoolDublin 9 | 1.5 km | 139 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
The Thatch RoadWhitehall
Dublin 9
D09RHN3
- Principal: Aisling Roche on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 837 5712
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ellenfieldcommunitycollege.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 Ellenfield Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar