St. Colmcille's Community School

Dublin 16, Co. Dublin

727 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY

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Students this year

727 students: 353 girls and 374 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
120
2nd year
121
3rd year
119
TY
124
5th year
122
6th year
121

Transition Year: 124 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

St. Colmcille's Community School is a community school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 H298). St. Colmcille's Community School has 727 students: 374 boys and 353 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Community school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 374 boys, 353 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
No
Roll number
91510M

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is St. Colmcille's Community School?
St. Colmcille's Community School is a community school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 H298).
How many students go to St. Colmcille's Community School?
St. Colmcille's Community School has 727 students: 374 boys and 353 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of St. Colmcille's Community School?
Aileen Teresa Ryan is the principal of St. Colmcille's Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is St. Colmcille's Community School a mixed school?
Yes. St. Colmcille's Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is St. Colmcille's Community School fee-paying?
No. St. Colmcille'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. Colmcille's Community School?
St. Colmcille's Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB Carmelite Order (Irish Province).
Does St. Colmcille's Community School teach through Irish?
No. St. Colmcille's Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does St. Colmcille's Community School have Transition Year?
124 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 St. Colmcille's Community School a DEIS school?
No. St. Colmcille's Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St. Colmcille's Community School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Colmcille's Community School's roll number, 91510M, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near St. Colmcille's Community School?
The closest is Sancta Maria College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 8 schools in Dublin 16 · Multi-denominational secondary schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest secondary schools

St. Colmcille's Community School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
St. Colmcille's Community SchoolThis school 727 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No No
Sancta Maria CollegeDublin 16 1.0 km 577 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No No
Coláiste ÉannaDublin 16 1.4 km 618 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Firhouse Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 24 1.7 km 411 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Rockbrook Park SchoolDublin 16 2.0 km 186 Boys Secondary Fee‑paying Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct No No
St Mac Dara's Community CollegeDublin 6W 2.2 km 915 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Firhouse Community CollegeDublin 24 2.3 km 825 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No No

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Contact

Scholarstown Rd
Knocklyon
Dublin 16
D16H298

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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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