Douglas Community School
Cork, Co. Cork
605 studentsBoysCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
605 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 113
- 2nd year
- 101
- 3rd year
- 120
- TY
- 83
- 5th year
- 104
- 6th year
- 84
Transition Year: 83 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
Douglas Community School is a community school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 HF77). Douglas Community School has 605 students: 605 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 605 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB Bishop of Cork and Ross
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91396R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Douglas Community School?
- Douglas Community School is a community school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 HF77).
- How many students go to Douglas Community School?
- Douglas Community School has 605 students: 605 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Douglas Community School?
- Patrick Barry is the principal of Douglas Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Douglas Community School a mixed school?
- No. Douglas Community School is a boys' school.
- Is Douglas Community School fee-paying?
- No. Douglas 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 Douglas Community School?
- Douglas Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB Bishop of Cork and Ross.
- Does Douglas Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Douglas Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Douglas Community School have Transition Year?
- 83 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (120). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Douglas Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Douglas Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Douglas Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Douglas Community School's roll number, 91396R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Douglas Community School?
- The closest is Regina Mundi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Community SchoolThis school | 605 | Boys | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Regina Mundi CollegeCork | 500 m | 564 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Christ King Girls' Secondary SchoolCork | 1.5 km | 700 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Ashton SchoolCork | 1.7 km | 539 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Chríost RíCork | 1.9 km | 502 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste DaibhéidCorcaigh | 2.4 km | 151 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Coláiste Éamann RísCork | 2.5 km | 811 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Clermont AvenueDouglas
Cork
T12HF77
- Principal: Patrick Barry on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 429 4201
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.dcscork.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu200 m
- Scoil Naomh Brid C600 m
- Douglas B NS600 m
- St Columbas NS600 m
- St Lukes NS Douglas700 m
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 Douglas Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar