Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin
Dublin 15, Co. Dublin
1,014 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
1,014 students: 481 girls and 533 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 180
- 2nd year
- 206
- 3rd year
- 206
- TY
- 87
- 5th year
- 180
- 6th year
- 155
Transition Year: 87 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (206). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin is a community school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 FW97). Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin has 1,014 students: 533 boys and 481 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 533 boys, 481 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Congregation of the Missions (Vincentians)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91315O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin?
- Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin is a community school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 FW97).
- How many students go to Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin?
- Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin has 1,014 students: 533 boys and 481 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin?
- Pauline Connolly is the principal of Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin fee-paying?
- No. Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin 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 Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin?
- Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Congregation of the Missions (Vincentians).
- Does Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin have Transition Year?
- 87 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (206). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin's roll number, 91315O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin?
- The closest is Blakestown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Phobail Chuil MhinThis school | 1,014 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Blakestown Community SchoolDublin 15 | 1.0 km | 563 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Le Cheile Secondary SchoolDublin 15 | 1.5 km | 944 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Hartstown Community SchoolDublin 15 | 1.6 km | 1,120 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Luttrellstown Community CollegeDublin 15 | 1.7 km | 1,027 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Rath Dara Community CollegeDublin 15 | 1.8 km | 323 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Castleknock Community CollegeDublin 15 | 1.9 km | 1,318 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
ClonsillaDublin15
D15FW97
- Principal: Pauline Connolly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 821 4141
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Oilibheir200 m
- St Philip the Apostle Junior NS700 m
- St Philips Senior NS800 m
- SN Naomh Mochta1.0 km
- St Francis Xavier J NS1.0 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 Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar