Newpark Comprehensive School
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
884 studentsMixedComprehensive schoolTY
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Students this year
884 students: 415 girls and 469 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 168
- 2nd year
- 143
- 3rd year
- 143
- TY
- 146
- 5th year
- 145
- 6th year
- 139
Transition Year: 146 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
Newpark Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 EV70). Newpark Comprehensive School has 884 students: 469 boys and 415 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Comprehensive school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 469 boys, 415 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Church of Ireland
- Patron
- Minister for Education
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 81001I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Newpark Comprehensive School?
- Newpark Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 EV70).
- How many students go to Newpark Comprehensive School?
- Newpark Comprehensive School has 884 students: 469 boys and 415 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Newpark Comprehensive School?
- Eoin Norton is the principal of Newpark Comprehensive School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Newpark Comprehensive School a mixed school?
- Yes. Newpark Comprehensive School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Newpark Comprehensive School fee-paying?
- No. Newpark Comprehensive School 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 Newpark Comprehensive School?
- Newpark Comprehensive School has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Minister for Education.
- Does Newpark Comprehensive School teach through Irish?
- No. Newpark Comprehensive School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Newpark Comprehensive School have Transition Year?
- 146 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 Newpark Comprehensive School a DEIS school?
- No. Newpark Comprehensive School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Newpark Comprehensive School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Newpark Comprehensive School's roll number, 81001I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Newpark Comprehensive School?
- The closest is Rockford Manor Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newpark Comprehensive SchoolThis school | 884 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Rockford Manor Secondary SchoolBlackrock | 700 m | 273 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Christian Brothers CollegeDun Laoghaire | 1.7 km | 549 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Dominican CollegeBlackrock | 1.7 km | 521 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Loreto College FoxrockDublin 18 | 1.9 km | 660 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Blackrock CollegeRock Road | 2.0 km | 1,041 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Oatlands CollegeMount Merrion | 2.0 km | 623 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Newtownpark AvenueBlackrock
Co Dublin
A94EV70
- Principal: Eoin Norton on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 288 3724
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.newparkschool.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Scoil na nAingeal300 m
- All Saints NS500 m
- St Augustines School600 m
- Scoil Lorcáin1.0 km
- Scoil Padraig Naofa B1.0 km
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 Newpark Comprehensive School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar