Clonkeen College
Blackrock, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 635 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60092U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clonkeen College is a voluntary, non‑fee‑paying boys’ secondary school founded by the Christian Brothers in 1967. It serves approximately 575 pupils and employs around 40 teachers, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes the Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle, Transition Year and the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP). The college is situated within the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust and promotes a disciplined yet supportive atmosphere that nurtures academic excellence, Christian values and the development of individual talents. Modern facilities, including a recently installed solar array, underpin a forward‑looking learning environment, while a wide range of extra‑curricular and co‑curricular activities encourage students to engage fully with sport, arts and community initiatives. The school’s ethos is centred on creating a caring, inclusive community where each student can thrive socially and academically. Structured pastoral care is provided through Year Heads, a Guidance Counsellor and a Student Council that gives pupils a voice in school governance. Strong links with parents via an active Parent Association and a transparent Board of Management further reinforce the collaborative spirit of the college.
History
Clonkeen College was established by the Christian Brothers in 1967 as a boys’ secondary school. Since its foundation it has grown to accommodate 575 pupils and continues to operate under the Edmund Rice Schools Trust, retaining the traditional values of a Christian Brothers’ education while expanding its modern facilities and programmes.
Applying to Clonkeen College
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 Clonkeen College. 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 Clonkeen College
How many pupils attend Clonkeen College?
Clonkeen College has 635 pupils enrolled. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Clonkeen College a DEIS school?
No. Clonkeen College is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Clonkeen College?
Clonkeen College has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.