Coláiste pobail Fóla
Saggart, Co. Dublin
758 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
758 students: 357 girls and 401 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 128
- 2nd year
- 148
- 3rd year
- 160
- TY
- 144
- 5th year
- 80
- 6th year
- 98
Transition Year: 144 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
Coláiste pobail Fóla is a community college (etb) in Saggart, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 HFK2). Coláiste pobail Fóla has 758 students: 401 boys and 357 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 401 boys, 357 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
- 76594L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste pobail Fóla?
- Coláiste pobail Fóla is a community college (etb) in Saggart, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 HFK2).
- How many students go to Coláiste pobail Fóla?
- Coláiste pobail Fóla has 758 students: 401 boys and 357 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste pobail Fóla?
- Joy Uí Mhurchadha is the principal of Coláiste pobail Fóla, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste pobail Fóla a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste pobail Fóla takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste pobail Fóla fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste pobail Fóla 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 Fóla?
- Coláiste pobail Fóla has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Coláiste pobail Fóla teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste pobail Fóla teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste pobail Fóla have Transition Year?
- 144 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 Coláiste pobail Fóla a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste pobail Fóla is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste pobail Fóla's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste pobail Fóla's roll number, 76594L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste pobail Fóla?
- The closest is St Aidan's Community School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste pobail FólaThis school | 758 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Aidan's Community SchoolDublin 24 | 1.7 km | 561 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mount Seskin Community CollegeDublin 24 | 1.9 km | 350 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Killinarden Community SchoolDublin 24 | 2.8 km | 471 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Holy Family Community SchoolRathcoole | 2.9 km | 998 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Marks Community SchoolDublin 24 | 3.4 km | 931 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Old Bawn Community SchoolDublin 24 | 4.5 km | 1,024 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Heritage VillageGarter's Lane
Saggart
Co. Dublin
D24HFK2
- Principal: Joy Uí Mhurchadha on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 255 1770
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cpfola.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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