St Peter's College
Dunboyne, Co. Meath
1,214 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
1,214 students: 599 girls and 615 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 210
- 2nd year
- 210
- 3rd year
- 210
- TY
- 173
- 5th year
- 195
- 6th year
- 216
Transition Year: 173 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (210). 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
St Peter's College is a community college (etb) in Dunboyne, Co. Meath (Eircode A86 W864). St Peter's College has 1,214 students: 615 boys and 599 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 615 boys, 599 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 71950F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Peter's College?
- St Peter's College is a community college (etb) in Dunboyne, Co. Meath (Eircode A86 W864).
- How many students go to St Peter's College?
- St Peter's College has 1,214 students: 615 boys and 599 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Peter's College?
- Deirder Maye is the principal of St Peter's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Peter's College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Peter's College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Peter's College fee-paying?
- No. St Peter's 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 Peter's College?
- St Peter's College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
- Does St Peter's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Peter's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Peter's College have Transition Year?
- 173 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (210). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Peter's College a DEIS school?
- No. St Peter's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Peter's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Peter's College's roll number, 71950F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Peter's College?
- The closest is Coláiste Pobail Setanta. 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 Peter's CollegeThis school | 1,214 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste Pobail SetantaDublin 15 | 3.2 km | 1,079 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Hansfield ETSSDublin 15 | 3.5 km | 867 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Eriu Community CollegeDublin 15 | 3.6 km | 193 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Hartstown Community SchoolDublin 15 | 4.3 km | 1,120 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Blakestown Community SchoolDublin 15 | 5.0 km | 563 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Confey Community CollegeLeixlip | 5.4 km | 934 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
DunboyneCo. Meath
A86W864
- Principal: Deirder Maye on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 825 2552
- Email: [email protected]
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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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