Who is the principal of Tallaght Community School?

Aidan Lynch is the principal of Tallaght Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Tallaght Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Tallaght Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Tallaght Community School fee-paying?

No. Tallaght 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 Tallaght Community School?

Tallaght Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Marist Brothers.

Does Tallaght Community School teach through Irish?

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

Is Tallaght Community School a DEIS school?

Yes. Tallaght 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 Tallaght Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tallaght Community School's roll number, 91335U, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Tallaght Community School?

The closest is St Mac Dara's Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Tallaght Community School

Dublin 24, Co. Dublin

840 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY

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Students this year

840 students: 428 girls and 412 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 149
2nd year: 149
3rd year: 152
TY: 137
5th year: 118
6th year: 135

Transition Year: 137 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

Tallaght Community School is a community school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 X759). Tallaght Community School has 840 students: 412 boys and 428 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 412 boys, 428 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Marist Brothers
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91335U

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Tallaght Community School?: Tallaght Community School is a community school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 X759).
How many students go to Tallaght Community School?: Tallaght Community School has 840 students: 412 boys and 428 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Tallaght Community School?: Aidan Lynch is the principal of Tallaght Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Tallaght Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Tallaght Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Tallaght Community School fee-paying?: No. Tallaght 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 Tallaght Community School?: Tallaght Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Marist Brothers.
Does Tallaght Community School teach through Irish?: No. Tallaght Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Tallaght Community School have Transition Year?: 137 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 Tallaght Community School a DEIS school?: Yes. Tallaght 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 Tallaght Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tallaght Community School's roll number, 91335U, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Tallaght Community School?: The closest is St Mac Dara's Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Tallaght Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Tallaght Community SchoolThis school		840	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Mac Dara's Community CollegeDublin 6W	800 m	915	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Coláiste de hÍdeDublin 24	1.0 km	266	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	Yes
Greenhills CollegeDublin 12	1.4 km	186	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Pauls Secondary SchoolDublin 12	1.5 km	466	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Templeogue CollegeDublin 6W	2.1 km	637	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	No
Firhouse Community CollegeDublin 24	2.2 km	825	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No

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Balrothery
Tallaght
Dublin 24
D24X759

Principal: Aidan Lynch on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 451 5566
Email: [email protected]
Website: tallaghtcs.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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