Pobalscoil Neasáin
Dublin 13, Co. Dublin
831 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY
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Students this year
831 students: 357 girls and 474 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 135
- 2nd year
- 151
- 3rd year
- 129
- TY
- 138
- 5th year
- 147
- 6th year
- 131
Transition Year: 138 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
Pobalscoil Neasáin is a community school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 F9K2). Pobalscoil Neasáin has 831 students: 474 boys and 357 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 474 boys, 357 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- City of Dublin ETB Congregation of Christian Brothers
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91342R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Pobalscoil Neasáin?
- Pobalscoil Neasáin is a community school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 F9K2).
- How many students go to Pobalscoil Neasáin?
- Pobalscoil Neasáin has 831 students: 474 boys and 357 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Pobalscoil Neasáin?
- Karol Sadlier is the principal of Pobalscoil Neasáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Pobalscoil Neasáin a mixed school?
- Yes. Pobalscoil Neasáin takes both boys and girls.
- Is Pobalscoil Neasáin fee-paying?
- No. Pobalscoil Neasáin 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 Pobalscoil Neasáin?
- Pobalscoil Neasáin has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is City of Dublin ETB Congregation of Christian Brothers.
- Does Pobalscoil Neasáin teach through Irish?
- No. Pobalscoil Neasáin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Pobalscoil Neasáin have Transition Year?
- 138 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 Pobalscoil Neasáin a DEIS school?
- No. Pobalscoil Neasáin is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Pobalscoil Neasáin's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Pobalscoil Neasáin's roll number, 91342R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Pobalscoil Neasáin?
- The closest is St Marys Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pobalscoil NeasáinThis school | 831 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 13 | 600 m | 230 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Fintan's High SchoolDublin 13 | 900 m | 714 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste ReachrannDublin 13 | 1.9 km | 453 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Grange Community CollegeDublin 13 | 2.0 km | 553 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Santa Sabina Dominican CollegeDublin 13 | 2.1 km | 754 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Árdscoil La SalleDublin 5 | 2.6 km | 289 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
School LaneBaldoyle
Dublin 13
D13F9K2
- Principal: Karol Sadlier on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 806 3092
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: psn.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 Pobalscoil Neasáin for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar