Coolock Community College
Dublin 17, Co. Dublin
205 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)No TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 27 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
205 students: 85 girls and 120 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 38
- 2nd year
- 46
- 3rd year
- 47
- TY
- 0
- 5th year
- 54
- 6th year
- 20
Transition Year: No students are in Transition Year this year, so the school may not run it. Ask at the open night.
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
Coolock Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 17, Co. Dublin (Eircode D17 KH66). Coolock Community College has 205 students: 120 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 120 boys, 85 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
- 70330Q
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coolock Community College?
- Coolock Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 17, Co. Dublin (Eircode D17 KH66).
- How many students go to Coolock Community College?
- Coolock Community College has 205 students: 120 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coolock Community College?
- Sarah Ferns is the principal of Coolock Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coolock Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Coolock Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coolock Community College fee-paying?
- No. Coolock 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 Coolock Community College?
- Coolock Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB.
- Does Coolock Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Coolock Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coolock Community College have Transition Year?
- No students are in Transition Year this year, so the school may not run it. Ask at the open night.
- Is Coolock Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coolock 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 Coolock Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coolock Community College's roll number, 70330Q, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coolock Community College?
- The closest is Chanel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolock Community CollegeThis school | 205 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Chanel CollegeDublin 5 | 1.1 km | 451 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Mercy College CoolockDublin 5 | 1.5 km | 402 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Our Lady Of Mercy CollegeDublin 9 | 1.6 km | 407 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. David's CollegeDublin 5 | 1.8 km | 550 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 5 | 2.1 km | 320 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Ellenfield Community CollegeDublin 9 | 2.3 km | 150 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Clonshaugh RoadCoolock
Dublin 17
D17KH66
- Principal: Sarah Ferns on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 848 1337
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: coolockcommunitycollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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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 Coolock Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar