Killinarden Community School
Dublin 24, Co. Dublin
471 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
471 students: 221 girls and 250 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 70
- 2nd year
- 108
- 3rd year
- 95
- TY
- 24
- 5th year
- 87
- 6th year
- 87
Transition Year: 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (95). 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
Killinarden Community School is a community school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 RF70). Killinarden Community School has 471 students: 250 boys and 221 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 250 boys, 221 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
- 91337B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Killinarden Community School?
- Killinarden Community School is a community school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 RF70).
- How many students go to Killinarden Community School?
- Killinarden Community School has 471 students: 250 boys and 221 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Killinarden Community School?
- Gillian White is the principal of Killinarden Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Killinarden Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Killinarden Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Killinarden Community School fee-paying?
- No. Killinarden 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 Killinarden Community School?
- Killinarden Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Archbishop of Dublin.
- Does Killinarden Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Killinarden Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Killinarden Community School have Transition Year?
- 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (95). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Killinarden Community School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Killinarden 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 Killinarden Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killinarden Community School's roll number, 91337B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Killinarden Community School?
- The closest is Mount Seskin Community College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killinarden Community SchoolThis school | 471 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Mount Seskin Community CollegeDublin 24 | 900 m | 350 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Aidan's Community SchoolDublin 24 | 1.5 km | 561 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Marks Community SchoolDublin 24 | 1.8 km | 931 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Old Bawn Community SchoolDublin 24 | 2.0 km | 1,024 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste pobail FólaSaggart | 2.8 km | 758 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Firhouse Community CollegeDublin 24 | 3.2 km | 825 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
KillinardenTallaght
Dublin 24
D24RF70
- Principal: Gillian White on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 452 7447
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.killinardencs.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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