Who is the principal of Larkin Community College?

Thomas Usher is the principal of Larkin Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Larkin Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Larkin Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Larkin Community College fee-paying?

No. Larkin 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 Larkin Community College?

Larkin Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB.

Does Larkin Community College teach through Irish?

No. Larkin Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Larkin Community College a DEIS school?

Yes. Larkin 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 Larkin Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Larkin Community College's roll number, 76077O, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Larkin Community College?

The closest is Belvedere College S.J. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Larkin Community College

Dublin 1, Co. Dublin

403 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Applications close: Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
Offers by: Monday, 9 NovemberAdd to calendar
Accept by: Monday, 23 NovemberAdd to calendar
Accept by: Tuesday, 24 NovemberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

403 students: 202 girls and 201 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 70
2nd year: 75
3rd year: 65
TY: 58
5th year: 74
6th year: 61

Transition Year: 58 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

Larkin Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 WD93). Larkin Community College has 403 students: 201 boys and 202 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 201 boys, 202 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: City of Dublin ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 76077O

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Larkin Community College?: Larkin Community College is a community college (etb) in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 WD93).
How many students go to Larkin Community College?: Larkin Community College has 403 students: 201 boys and 202 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Larkin Community College?: Thomas Usher is the principal of Larkin Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Larkin Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Larkin Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Larkin Community College fee-paying?: No. Larkin 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 Larkin Community College?: Larkin Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB.
Does Larkin Community College teach through Irish?: No. Larkin Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Larkin Community College have Transition Year?: 58 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 Larkin Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. Larkin 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 Larkin Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Larkin Community College's roll number, 76077O, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Larkin Community College?: The closest is Belvedere College S.J. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Larkin Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Larkin Community CollegeThis school		403	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Belvedere College S.JDublin 1	500 m	1,011	Boys	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
Mount Carmel Secondary SchoolDublin 1	700 m	386	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
O'Connell SchoolDublin 1	800 m	222	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
C.B.S. Westland RowDublin 2	1.2 km	205	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	Yes
St Pauls C.B.S.Dublin 7	1.2 km	244	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Josephs Secondary SchoolDublin 7	1.6 km	283	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes

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Contact

Champions Avenue
Dublin 1
D01WD93

Principal: Thomas Usher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 874 2363
Email: [email protected]
Website: larkincommunitycollege.ie
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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

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