Who is the principal of Phobailscoil Iosolde?

Catherine Delaney is the principal of Phobailscoil Iosolde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Phobailscoil Iosolde a mixed school?

Yes. Phobailscoil Iosolde takes both boys and girls.

Is Phobailscoil Iosolde fee-paying?

No. Phobailscoil Iosolde 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 Phobailscoil Iosolde?

Phobailscoil Iosolde has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Archbishop of Dublin.

Does Phobailscoil Iosolde teach through Irish?

No. Phobailscoil Iosolde teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Phobailscoil Iosolde a DEIS school?

Yes. Phobailscoil Iosolde is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Phobailscoil Iosolde's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Phobailscoil Iosolde's roll number, 91302F, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Phobailscoil Iosolde?

The closest is The Kings Hospital. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Phobailscoil Iosolde

Dublin 20, Co. Dublin

764 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY

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Students this year

764 students: 351 girls and 413 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 96
2nd year: 106
3rd year: 143
TY: 137
5th year: 160
6th year: 122

Transition Year: 137 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

Phobailscoil Iosolde is a community school in Dublin 20, Co. Dublin (Eircode D20 P236). Phobailscoil Iosolde has 764 students: 413 boys and 351 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 413 boys, 351 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Archbishop of Dublin
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91302F

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Phobailscoil Iosolde?: Phobailscoil Iosolde is a community school in Dublin 20, Co. Dublin (Eircode D20 P236).
How many students go to Phobailscoil Iosolde?: Phobailscoil Iosolde has 764 students: 413 boys and 351 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Phobailscoil Iosolde?: Catherine Delaney is the principal of Phobailscoil Iosolde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Phobailscoil Iosolde a mixed school?: Yes. Phobailscoil Iosolde takes both boys and girls.
Is Phobailscoil Iosolde fee-paying?: No. Phobailscoil Iosolde 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 Phobailscoil Iosolde?: Phobailscoil Iosolde has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Archbishop of Dublin.
Does Phobailscoil Iosolde teach through Irish?: No. Phobailscoil Iosolde teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Phobailscoil Iosolde have Transition Year?: 137 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 Phobailscoil Iosolde a DEIS school?: Yes. Phobailscoil Iosolde is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Phobailscoil Iosolde's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Phobailscoil Iosolde's roll number, 91302F, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Phobailscoil Iosolde?: The closest is The Kings Hospital. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Phobailscoil Iosolde compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Phobailscoil IosoldeThis school		764	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
The Kings HospitalDublin 20	1.3 km	732	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
Collinstown Park Community CollegeDublin 22	1.5 km	630	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St. Seton's Secondary SchoolDublin 10	1.5 km	741	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Kylemore CollegeDublin 10	1.7 km	479	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Mount Sackville Secondary SchoolDublin 20	1.8 km	636	Girls	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	No
St Kevin's Community CollegeDublin 22	2.0 km	525	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes

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Contact

Oak Court Avenue
Palmerstown
Dublin 20
D20P236

Principal: Catherine Delaney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 626 5991
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.palmerstowncs.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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