Cabinteely Community School
Cabinteely, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 512 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 225 girls, 287 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91310E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cabinteely Community School is a co‑educational community secondary school situated on Johnstown Road, Dublin 18. Established in 1975, the school welcomes students of all ethnicities, abilities, genders and faith traditions, fostering an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. The ethos is built around the core values of Care, Courage and Support, guiding policies and everyday practice to promote wellbeing alongside academic, spiritual and creative development. The campus offers extensive facilities for both learning and sport, including a main school building opened in the late 1970s, a purpose‑built sports hall (operational since 1982), full‑size and smaller astroturf football pitches, and dedicated ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classes. Ongoing development includes a new permanent Merici Centre and additional classrooms, reflecting the school’s commitment to modern, adaptable learning spaces. A strong emphasis on innovation in learning, alongside a vibrant extracurricular programme, ensures students receive a well‑rounded education that prepares them for further study and life beyond school.
History
In 1962 the Ursuline Sisters from Waterford purchased Kilbogget House and its surrounding lands in Cabinteely. The school opened on 4 September 1963 as *Our Lady of the Angels*, a secondary day school and private primary school for girls. Over the following years the convent buildings (E and F) and prefabricated G‑buildings were expanded, and a new secondary school building was added in 1970. On 1 August 1975 a Board of Management assumed control, and the institution became Cabinteely Community School under Principal Liam Ryder. The main school building was inaugurated in 1978‑79 and the sports hall opened in September 1982. After the Ursuline Junior School closed in June 1984, its facilities, including St Angela’s Hall, were acquired by the Department of Education & Skills for the community school. As the school approaches its 50th anniversary, plans are underway for a new permanent Merici Centre and further classroom extensions.
Applying to Cabinteely Community School
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 Cabinteely Community School. 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 Cabinteely Community School
How many pupils attend Cabinteely Community School?
Cabinteely Community School has 512 pupils enrolled, 225 girls and 287 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Cabinteely Community School a DEIS school?
Yes. Cabinteely Community School 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 Cabinteely Community School?
Cabinteely Community School has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.