St Marks Community School
Dublin 24, Co. Dublin
931 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
931 students: 486 girls and 445 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 184
- 2nd year
- 176
- 3rd year
- 176
- TY
- 53
- 5th year
- 178
- 6th year
- 164
Transition Year: 53 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (176). 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
St Marks Community School is a community school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 VW22). St Marks Community School has 931 students: 445 boys and 486 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 445 boys, 486 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
- 91332O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Marks Community School?
- St Marks Community School is a community school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 VW22).
- How many students go to St Marks Community School?
- St Marks Community School has 931 students: 445 boys and 486 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Marks Community School?
- Ian Boran is the principal of St Marks Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Marks Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. St Marks Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Marks Community School fee-paying?
- No. St Marks 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 St Marks Community School?
- St Marks Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Archbishop of Dublin.
- Does St Marks Community School teach through Irish?
- No. St Marks Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Marks Community School have Transition Year?
- 53 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (176). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Marks Community School a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Marks 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 St Marks Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marks Community School's roll number, 91332O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Marks Community School?
- The closest is Old Bawn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marks Community SchoolThis school | 931 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Old Bawn Community SchoolDublin 24 | 1.5 km | 1,024 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Aidan's Community SchoolDublin 24 | 1.7 km | 561 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Killinarden Community SchoolDublin 24 | 1.8 km | 471 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mount Seskin Community CollegeDublin 24 | 2.0 km | 350 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Kingswood Community CollegeDublin 24 | 2.0 km | 1,006 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste de hÍdeDublin 24 | 2.9 km | 266 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
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Contact
Cookstown RdTallaght
Dublin 24
D24VW22
- Principal: Ian Boran on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 451 9399
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stmarkscs.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 St Marks Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar