St Aidan's Community School

Dublin 24, Co. Dublin

561 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

561 students: 267 girls and 294 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
104
2nd year
122
3rd year
120
TY
23
5th year
114
6th year
78

Transition Year: 23 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (120). 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 Aidan's Community School is a community school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 XA46). St Aidan's Community School has 561 students: 294 boys and 267 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Community school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 294 boys, 267 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
91338D

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Aidan's Community School?
St Aidan's Community School is a community school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 XA46).
How many students go to St Aidan's Community School?
St Aidan's Community School has 561 students: 294 boys and 267 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of St Aidan's Community School?
Kevin Shortall is the principal of St Aidan's Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is St Aidan's Community School a mixed school?
Yes. St Aidan's Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is St Aidan's Community School fee-paying?
No. St Aidan's 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 Aidan's Community School?
St Aidan's Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Archbishop of Dublin.
Does St Aidan's Community School teach through Irish?
No. St Aidan's Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does St Aidan's Community School have Transition Year?
23 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (120). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is St Aidan's Community School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Aidan's 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 Aidan's Community School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Aidan's Community School's roll number, 91338D, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near St Aidan's Community School?
The closest is Mount Seskin Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 10 schools in Dublin 24 · DEIS secondary schools in Co. Dublin · Multi-denominational secondary schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest secondary schools

St Aidan's Community School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
St Aidan's Community SchoolThis school 561 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
Killinarden Community SchoolDublin 24 1.5 km 471 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No Yes
St Marks Community SchoolDublin 24 1.7 km 931 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No Yes
Coláiste pobail FólaSaggart 1.7 km 758 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No No
Old Bawn Community SchoolDublin 24 2.8 km 1,024 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No No
Kingswood Community CollegeDublin 24 3.5 km 1,006 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No No

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Contact

Brookfield
Tallaght
Dublin 24
D24XA46

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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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