Clonturk Community College
Whitehall, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 968 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 462 girls, 506 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76394D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clonturk Community College was established in September 2016 through a partnership between the City of Dublin Education and Training Board and Educate Together. It is a co‑educational, equality‑based secondary school that places the learning needs of its pupils at the centre of the curriculum. The college follows a learner‑centred, democratic ethos, encouraging active participation, dignity and respect. Its educational approach combines creative, participative teaching methods with a strong focus on personal, social, economic and cultural development, preparing students for life in the wider community. The college benefits from a modern campus shared with Plunket College, currently operating two temporary teaching blocks while plans for a permanent build are underway. Facilities include dedicated rooms for Home Economics, Woodwork and Computing, a music suite and a dedicated wellbeing space called “The Rise”. Extensive outdoor resources are available, such as two football pitches, astro‑turf pitches, an outdoor basketball court and access to local indoor basketball facilities. A rich programme of sporting, artistic and extra‑curricular activities complements the academic offering, providing a vibrant and well‑rounded experience for over 1 000 students.
History
Clonturk Community College opened in September 2016 with an initial intake of 48 students. The school was launched by the City of Dublin Education and Training Board and Educate Together. Since its inception the enrolment has grown to more than 1 000 pupils. The college operates on the same campus as Plunket College and currently uses two temporary buildings while planning a permanent facility. Its facilities comprise Home Economics, Woodwork and Computer labs, a music suite, a wellbeing centre, and extensive sports grounds including football and basketball amenities.
Applying to Clonturk Community 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 Clonturk Community 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 Clonturk Community College
How many pupils attend Clonturk Community College?
Clonturk Community College has 968 pupils enrolled, 462 girls and 506 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Clonturk Community College a DEIS school?
No. Clonturk Community 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 Clonturk Community College?
Clonturk Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.