St. Tiernan's Community School
Dublin 16, Co. Dublin
368 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
368 students: 155 girls and 213 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 61
- 2nd year
- 68
- 3rd year
- 66
- TY
- 49
- 5th year
- 64
- 6th year
- 60
Transition Year: 49 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (66). 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. Tiernan's Community School is a community school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 KW26). St. Tiernan's Community School has 368 students: 213 boys and 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 213 boys, 155 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Carmelite Order (Irish Province)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 91343T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Tiernan's Community School?
- St. Tiernan's Community School is a community school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 KW26).
- How many students go to St. Tiernan's Community School?
- St. Tiernan's Community School has 368 students: 213 boys and 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Tiernan's Community School?
- Jenny Costello is the principal of St. Tiernan's Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Tiernan's Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. St. Tiernan's Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St. Tiernan's Community School fee-paying?
- No. St. Tiernan'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. Tiernan's Community School?
- St. Tiernan's Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Carmelite Order (Irish Province).
- Does St. Tiernan's Community School teach through Irish?
- No. St. Tiernan's Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Tiernan's Community School have Transition Year?
- 49 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (66). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St. Tiernan's Community School a DEIS school?
- Yes. St. Tiernan'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. Tiernan's Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Tiernan's Community School's roll number, 91343T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Tiernan's Community School?
- The closest is Wesley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Tiernan's Community SchoolThis school | 368 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Wesley CollegeDublin 16 | 500 m | 942 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St Benildus CollegeBlackrock | 1.2 km | 949 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballinteer Community SchoolDublin 16 | 1.5 km | 415 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Goatstown Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 14 | 1.5 km | 366 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Mount Anville Secondary SchoolDublin 14 | 1.7 km | 726 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Our Lady's Grove Secondary SchoolDublin 14 | 2.1 km | 295 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
ParkvaleBalally
Dublin 16
D16KW26
- Principal: Jenny Costello on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 295 3224
- Email: [email protected]
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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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