C.B.S. Westland Row
Dublin 2, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 205 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 105 girls, 100 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60490J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
C.B.S. Westland Row is a Catholic boys’ secondary school situated in the heart of Dublin’s South Inner City, at 2 Cumberland St S. The school serves a diverse urban community and benefits from excellent public‑transport links, making it easily accessible for students from across the city. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares pupils for the Junior Certificate and the Leaving Certificate, with a particular emphasis on broad academic choice and practical pathways. Senior‑cycle learners can opt for the traditional Leaving Certificate, the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) or the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP), allowing them to tailor their studies to future career or further‑education goals. The school places a strong focus on holistic development, encouraging participation in music, sport and extracurricular activities. A notable feature is the school choir, celebrated in the school anthem “We’ve Got History”, which reflects a vibrant cultural life. Regular updates on school events are shared via the school’s Instagram account (@cbswestland), fostering a sense of community and keeping families informed of achievements and activities.
Applying to C.B.S. Westland Row
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to C.B.S. Westland Row. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about C.B.S. Westland Row
How many pupils attend C.B.S. Westland Row?
C.B.S. Westland Row has 205 pupils enrolled, 105 girls and 100 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is C.B.S. Westland Row a DEIS school?
Yes. C.B.S. Westland Row is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of C.B.S. Westland Row?
C.B.S. Westland Row has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.