Ballinteer Community School
Dublin 16, Co. Dublin
415 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY
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Students this year
415 students: 200 girls and 215 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 67
- 2nd year
- 77
- 3rd year
- 60
- TY
- 71
- 5th year
- 78
- 6th year
- 62
Transition Year: 71 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
Ballinteer Community School is a community school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 XF79). Ballinteer Community School has 415 students: 215 boys and 200 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 215 boys, 200 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Carmelite Order (Irish Province)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 91305L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ballinteer Community School?
- Ballinteer Community School is a community school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 XF79).
- How many students go to Ballinteer Community School?
- Ballinteer Community School has 415 students: 215 boys and 200 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ballinteer Community School?
- Amy Doherty is the principal of Ballinteer Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ballinteer Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Ballinteer Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ballinteer Community School fee-paying?
- No. Ballinteer Community 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 Ballinteer Community School?
- Ballinteer Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Carmelite Order (Irish Province).
- Does Ballinteer Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Ballinteer Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ballinteer Community School have Transition Year?
- 71 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 Ballinteer Community School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Ballinteer Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Ballinteer Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballinteer Community School's roll number, 91305L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ballinteer Community School?
- The closest is Wesley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinteer Community SchoolThis school | 415 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Wesley CollegeDublin 16 | 1.3 km | 942 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Tiernan's Community SchoolDublin 16 | 1.5 km | 368 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| De La Salle CollegeDublin 14 | 1.7 km | 463 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste an PhiarsaighDublin 14 | 1.8 km | 296 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St Columba's CollegeDublin 16 | 1.8 km | 357 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Loreto High SchoolDublin 14 | 2.0 km | 625 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Broadford RoadBallinteer
Dublin 16
D16XF79
- Principal: Amy Doherty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 298 8195
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ballinteercs.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 Ballinteer Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar