Cabinteely Community School
Dublin 18, Co. Dublin
511 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY
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Students this year
511 students: 224 girls and 287 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 62
- 2nd year
- 62
- 3rd year
- 73
- TY
- 109
- 5th year
- 121
- 6th year
- 84
Transition Year: 109 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
Cabinteely Community School is a community school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 VH73). Cabinteely Community School has 511 students: 287 boys and 224 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 287 boys, 224 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
- 91310E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Cabinteely Community School?
- Cabinteely Community School is a community school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 VH73).
- How many students go to Cabinteely Community School?
- Cabinteely Community School has 511 students: 287 boys and 224 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Cabinteely Community School?
- Graham Fleming is the principal of Cabinteely Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Cabinteely Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Cabinteely Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Cabinteely Community School fee-paying?
- No. Cabinteely 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 Cabinteely Community School?
- Cabinteely Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Archbishop of Dublin.
- Does Cabinteely Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Cabinteely Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Cabinteely Community School have Transition Year?
- 109 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 Cabinteely Community School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Cabinteely 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 Cabinteely Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cabinteely Community School's roll number, 91310E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Cabinteely Community School?
- The closest is Clonkeen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinteely Community SchoolThis school | 511 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Clonkeen CollegeBlackrock | 1.1 km | 635 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Laurence CollegeDublin 18 | 1.3 km | 302 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Holy Child Community SchoolSallynoggin | 1.7 km | 275 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Joseph Of Cluny Secondary SchoolKilliney | 1.8 km | 270 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Blackrock Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 18 | 1.9 km | 236 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Rathdown SchoolGlenageary | 1.9 km | 364 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Open night, Thu, 4 Mar | No | No |
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Contact
Johnstown RoadCabinteely
Dublin 18
D18VH73
- Principal: Graham Fleming on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 285 2137
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: cabinteelycs.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 Cabinteely Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar