Adamstown Community College
Lucan, Co. Dublin
981 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 12pm (passed)Online application only
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 October, 12pmAdd to calendar
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Students this year
981 students: 476 girls and 505 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 179
- 2nd year
- 180
- 3rd year
- 181
- TY
- 100
- 5th year
- 190
- 6th year
- 151
Transition Year: 100 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (181). 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
Adamstown Community College is a community college (etb) in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 WP89). Adamstown Community College has 981 students: 505 boys and 476 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 505 boys, 476 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76097U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Adamstown Community College?
- Adamstown Community College is a community college (etb) in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 WP89).
- How many students go to Adamstown Community College?
- Adamstown Community College has 981 students: 505 boys and 476 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Adamstown Community College?
- Adrian Flynn is the principal of Adamstown Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Adamstown Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Adamstown Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Adamstown Community College fee-paying?
- No. Adamstown 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 Adamstown Community College?
- Adamstown Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Adamstown Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Adamstown Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Adamstown Community College have Transition Year?
- 100 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (181). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Adamstown Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Adamstown Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Adamstown Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Adamstown Community College's roll number, 76097U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Adamstown Community College?
- The closest is Lucan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Community CollegeThis school | 981 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Lucan Community CollegeLucan | 1.5 km | 966 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Cois LifeLeamhcán | 2.3 km | 592 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Kishoge Community CollegeLucan | 2.4 km | 937 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Griffeen Community CollegeLucan | 2.4 km | 576 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Joseph's CollegeLucan | 2.8 km | 934 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Phádraig CBSLucan | 3.0 km | 745 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Station RdAdamstown
Lucan
Co. Dublin
K78WP89
- Principal: Adrian Flynn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 654 0348
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.adamstowncc.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 Adamstown Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar