Who is the principal of The Donahies Community School?

Peter Keohane is the principal of The Donahies Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is The Donahies Community School a mixed school?

Yes. The Donahies Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is The Donahies Community School fee-paying?

No. The Donahies 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 The Donahies Community School?

The Donahies Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Marist Fathers.

Does The Donahies Community School teach through Irish?

No. The Donahies Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is The Donahies Community School a DEIS school?

Yes. The Donahies 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 The Donahies Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by The Donahies Community School's roll number, 91318U, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near The Donahies Community School?

The closest is Árdscoil La Salle. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

The Donahies Community School

Dublin 13, Co. Dublin

488 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY

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Students this year

488 students: 234 girls and 254 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 83
2nd year: 85
3rd year: 82
TY: 79
5th year: 90
6th year: 69

Transition Year: 79 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

The Donahies Community School is a community school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 YN77). The Donahies Community School has 488 students: 254 boys and 234 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 254 boys, 234 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Marist Fathers
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91318U

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is The Donahies Community School?: The Donahies Community School is a community school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 YN77).
How many students go to The Donahies Community School?: The Donahies Community School has 488 students: 254 boys and 234 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of The Donahies Community School?: Peter Keohane is the principal of The Donahies Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is The Donahies Community School a mixed school?: Yes. The Donahies Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is The Donahies Community School fee-paying?: No. The Donahies 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 The Donahies Community School?: The Donahies Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Marist Fathers.
Does The Donahies Community School teach through Irish?: No. The Donahies Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does The Donahies Community School have Transition Year?: 79 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 The Donahies Community School a DEIS school?: Yes. The Donahies 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 The Donahies Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by The Donahies Community School's roll number, 91318U, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near The Donahies Community School?: The closest is Árdscoil La Salle. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

The Donahies Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
The Donahies Community SchoolThis school		488	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Árdscoil La SalleDublin 5	500 m	289	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Belmayne Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 13	1.1 km	595	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 26 Oct	No	No
Grange Community CollegeDublin 13	1.3 km	553	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Gaelcholáiste ReachrannDublin 13	1.3 km	453	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Manor House SchoolDublin 5	1.6 km	652	Girls	Secondary	Free	Offers by, Thu, 5 Nov	No	No
Mercy College CoolockDublin 5	1.8 km	402	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes

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Contact

Streamville Road
Dublin 13
D13YN77

Principal: Peter Keohane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 847 3522
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.donahiescommunityschool.com
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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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