Swords Community College
Swords, Co. Dublin
952 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
952 students: 406 girls and 546 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 145
- 2nd year
- 137
- 3rd year
- 168
- TY
- 141
- 5th year
- 193
- 6th year
- 168
Transition Year: 141 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (168). 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
Swords Community College is a community college (etb) in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 A3E8). Swords Community College has 952 students: 546 boys and 406 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 546 boys, 406 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
- 76475D
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Swords Community College?
- Swords Community College is a community college (etb) in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 A3E8).
- How many students go to Swords Community College?
- Swords Community College has 952 students: 546 boys and 406 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Swords Community College?
- Aoife Smith is the principal of Swords Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Swords Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Swords Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Swords Community College fee-paying?
- No. Swords 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 Swords Community College?
- Swords Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Swords Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Swords Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Swords Community College have Transition Year?
- 141 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (168). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Swords Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Swords Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Swords Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Swords Community College's roll number, 76475D, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Swords Community College?
- The closest is Loreto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Community CollegeThis school | 952 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Loreto CollegeSwords | 1.4 km | 655 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Finians Community CollegeSwords | 1.6 km | 671 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Coláiste ChoilmSwords | 2.2 km | 421 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Fingal Community CollegeSwords | 2.2 km | 864 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolSwords | 4.0 km | 696 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Malahide Community SchoolMalahide | 7.1 km | 1,248 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
BroadmeadowsRathbeale Road
Swords
Co. Dublin
K67A3E8
- Principal: Aoife Smith on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 223 3067
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.swordscc.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 Swords Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar