Gaelcholáiste Reachrann
Dublin 13, Co. Dublin
453 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
453 students: 222 girls and 231 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 51
- 2nd year
- 82
- 3rd year
- 64
- TY
- 91
- 5th year
- 74
- 6th year
- 91
Transition Year: 91 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
Gaelcholáiste Reachrann is a community college (etb) in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 NP52). Gaelcholáiste Reachrann has 453 students: 231 boys and 222 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 231 boys, 222 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76085N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Gaelcholáiste Reachrann?
- Gaelcholáiste Reachrann is a community college (etb) in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 NP52).
- How many students go to Gaelcholáiste Reachrann?
- Gaelcholáiste Reachrann has 453 students: 231 boys and 222 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Reachrann?
- Eimer Nic An Ri is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Reachrann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Reachrann a mixed school?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Reachrann takes both boys and girls.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Reachrann fee-paying?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Reachrann 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 Gaelcholáiste Reachrann?
- Gaelcholáiste Reachrann has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Reachrann teach through Irish?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Reachrann is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Reachrann have Transition Year?
- 91 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 Gaelcholáiste Reachrann a DEIS school?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Reachrann is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Gaelcholáiste Reachrann's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelcholáiste Reachrann's roll number, 76085N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gaelcholáiste Reachrann?
- The closest is Grange Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelcholáiste ReachrannThis school | 453 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Grange Community CollegeDublin 13 | 100 m | 553 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Belmayne Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 13 | 900 m | 595 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 26 Oct | No | No |
| The Donahies Community SchoolDublin 13 | 1.3 km | 488 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Árdscoil La SalleDublin 5 | 1.5 km | 289 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Pobalscoil NeasáinDublin 13 | 1.9 km | 831 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 13 | 2.0 km | 230 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Bóthar Mhainistir na GráinsíDomhnach Míde
Baile Atha Cliath 13
D13NP52
- Principal: Eimer Nic An Ri on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 877 0935
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.gcreachrann.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 Gaelcholáiste Reachrann for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar