Who is the principal of Portmarnock Community School?

Helen Tobin is the principal of Portmarnock Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Portmarnock Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Portmarnock Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Portmarnock Community School fee-paying?

No. Portmarnock 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 Portmarnock Community School?

Portmarnock Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Archbishop of Dublin.

Does Portmarnock Community School teach through Irish?

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

Is Portmarnock Community School a DEIS school?

No. Portmarnock Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Portmarnock Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Portmarnock Community School's roll number, 91324P, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Portmarnock Community School?

The closest is Malahide Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Portmarnock Community School

Portmarnock, Co. Dublin

955 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY

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Students this year

955 students: 436 girls and 519 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 161
2nd year: 164
3rd year: 165
TY: 163
5th year: 150
6th year: 152

Transition Year: 163 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

Portmarnock Community School is a community school in Portmarnock, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 F766). Portmarnock Community School has 955 students: 519 boys and 436 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 519 boys, 436 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: No
Roll number: 91324P

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Questions parents ask

Where is Portmarnock Community School?: Portmarnock Community School is a community school in Portmarnock, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 F766).
How many students go to Portmarnock Community School?: Portmarnock Community School has 955 students: 519 boys and 436 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Portmarnock Community School?: Helen Tobin is the principal of Portmarnock Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Portmarnock Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Portmarnock Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Portmarnock Community School fee-paying?: No. Portmarnock 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 Portmarnock Community School?: Portmarnock Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Archbishop of Dublin.
Does Portmarnock Community School teach through Irish?: No. Portmarnock Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Portmarnock Community School have Transition Year?: 163 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 Portmarnock Community School a DEIS school?: No. Portmarnock Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Portmarnock Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Portmarnock Community School's roll number, 91324P, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Portmarnock Community School?: The closest is Malahide Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Portmarnock Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Portmarnock Community SchoolThis school		955	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Malahide Community SchoolMalahide	1.2 km	1,248	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Grange Community CollegeDublin 13	3.7 km	553	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Gaelcholáiste ReachrannDublin 13	3.7 km	453	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Belmayne Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 13	3.8 km	595	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 26 Oct	No	No
St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 13	3.9 km	230	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolSwords	4.3 km	696	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Carrickhill Road
Portmarnock
Co Dublin
D13F766

Principal: Helen Tobin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 803 8056
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.portmarnockcommunityschool.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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