Who is the principal of Malahide Community School?

David Hayes is the principal of Malahide Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Malahide Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Malahide Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Malahide Community School fee-paying?

No. Malahide 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 Malahide Community School?

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

Does Malahide Community School teach through Irish?

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

Is Malahide Community School a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Malahide Community School's roll number, 91325R, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Malahide Community School?

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

Malahide Community School

Malahide, Co. Dublin

1,248 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY

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Students this year

1,248 students: 619 girls and 629 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 204
2nd year: 223
3rd year: 207
TY: 206
5th year: 217
6th year: 191

Transition Year: 206 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

Malahide Community School is a community school in Malahide, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 PR28). Malahide Community School has 1,248 students: 629 boys and 619 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 629 boys, 619 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: 91325R

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Malahide Community School?: Malahide Community School is a community school in Malahide, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 PR28).
How many students go to Malahide Community School?: Malahide Community School has 1,248 students: 629 boys and 619 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Malahide Community School?: David Hayes is the principal of Malahide Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Malahide Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Malahide Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Malahide Community School fee-paying?: No. Malahide 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 Malahide Community School?: Malahide Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Archbishop of Dublin.
Does Malahide Community School teach through Irish?: No. Malahide Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Malahide Community School have Transition Year?: 206 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 Malahide Community School a DEIS school?: No. Malahide Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Malahide Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Malahide Community School's roll number, 91325R, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Malahide Community School?: The closest is Portmarnock Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Malahide Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Malahide Community SchoolThis school		1,248	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Portmarnock Community SchoolPortmarnock	1.2 km	955	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolSwords	3.1 km	696	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Belmayne Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 13	4.1 km	595	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 26 Oct	No	No
Grange Community CollegeDublin 13	4.2 km	553	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Gaelcholáiste ReachrannDublin 13	4.2 km	453	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 13	4.9 km	230	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Broomfield
Malahide
Co. Dublin
K36PR28

Principal: David Hayes on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 846 3244
Email: [email protected]
Website: malahidecs.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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