Coláiste Pobail Setanta
Dublin 15, Co. Dublin
1,079 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Friday, 2 October (passed)Online application system
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
1,079 students: 505 girls and 574 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 209
- 2nd year
- 210
- 3rd year
- 207
- TY
- 61
- 5th year
- 201
- 6th year
- 191
Transition Year: 61 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (207). 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
Coláiste Pobail Setanta is a community college (etb) in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 EY17). Coláiste Pobail Setanta has 1,079 students: 574 boys and 505 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 574 boys, 505 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
- 76098W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Pobail Setanta?
- Coláiste Pobail Setanta is a community college (etb) in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 EY17).
- How many students go to Coláiste Pobail Setanta?
- Coláiste Pobail Setanta has 1,079 students: 574 boys and 505 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Setanta?
- Liam Walsh is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Setanta, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Pobail Setanta a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Pobail Setanta takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Pobail Setanta fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Pobail Setanta 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 Coláiste Pobail Setanta?
- Coláiste Pobail Setanta has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Coláiste Pobail Setanta teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Pobail Setanta teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Pobail Setanta have Transition Year?
- 61 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (207). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste Pobail Setanta a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Pobail Setanta is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Pobail Setanta's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Pobail Setanta's roll number, 76098W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Pobail Setanta?
- The closest is Hansfield ETSS. 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Pobail SetantaThis school | 1,079 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No | |
| Hansfield ETSSDublin 15 | 1.1 km | 867 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Eriu Community CollegeDublin 15 | 1.2 km | 193 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Hartstown Community SchoolDublin 15 | 1.3 km | 1,120 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | No |
| Blakestown Community SchoolDublin 15 | 2.1 km | 563 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | Yes |
| Scoil Phobail Chuil MhinDublin 15 | 2.8 km | 1,014 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | No |
| Luttrellstown Community CollegeDublin 15 | 3.0 km | 1,027 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
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Contact
Colaiste Pobail SetantaPhibblestown
Clonee
Dublin 15
D15EY17
- Principal: Liam Walsh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 640 2403
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cpsetanta.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
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