Community College Dunshaughlin
Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath
1,120 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
1,120 students: 532 girls and 588 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 190
- 2nd year
- 194
- 3rd year
- 199
- TY
- 140
- 5th year
- 197
- 6th year
- 200
Transition Year: 140 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (199). 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
Community College Dunshaughlin is a community college (etb) in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath (Eircode A85 TY22). Community College Dunshaughlin has 1,120 students: 588 boys and 532 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 588 boys, 532 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
- 71960I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Community College Dunshaughlin?
- Community College Dunshaughlin is a community college (etb) in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath (Eircode A85 TY22).
- How many students go to Community College Dunshaughlin?
- Community College Dunshaughlin has 1,120 students: 588 boys and 532 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Community College Dunshaughlin?
- Bridget Bennett is the principal of Community College Dunshaughlin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Community College Dunshaughlin a mixed school?
- Yes. Community College Dunshaughlin takes both boys and girls.
- Is Community College Dunshaughlin fee-paying?
- No. Community College Dunshaughlin 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 Community College Dunshaughlin?
- Community College Dunshaughlin has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
- Does Community College Dunshaughlin teach through Irish?
- No. Community College Dunshaughlin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Community College Dunshaughlin have Transition Year?
- 140 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (199). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Community College Dunshaughlin a DEIS school?
- No. Community College Dunshaughlin is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Community College Dunshaughlin's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Community College Dunshaughlin's roll number, 71960I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Community College Dunshaughlin?
- The closest is Coláiste Rioga. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College DunshaughlinThis school | 1,120 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste RiogaMeath | 1.4 km | 267 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ratoath CollegeRatoath | 6.2 km | 1,132 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| De Lacy CollegeAshbourne | 8.8 km | 929 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ashbourne Community SchoolAshbourne | 10.7 km | 1,109 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Peter's CollegeDunboyne | 11.9 km | 1,214 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Maynooth Post Primary SchoolMaynooth | 13.6 km | 1,018 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
DunshaughlinCo Meath
A85TY22
- Principal: Bridget Bennett on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 825 9137
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Dunshaughlin Community National School300 m
- Scoil na Rithe400 m
- SN Seachnaill Naofa800 m
- SN Cul an Mhuilinn4.7 km
- SN Rath Beagain5.1 km
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 Community College Dunshaughlin for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar