Coláiste De Hide
Tamhlacht, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 266 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 137 girls, 129 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All pupils taught all subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 70021D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste de hÍde is a mixed, multi‑denominational community college situated in Tallaght, Dublin, operating under the patronage of the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board. The school delivers the full secondary curriculum through the medium of Irish, ensuring that both teaching and daily communication are conducted in the language. This immersion approach fosters fluency and a deep appreciation of Irish culture, while also supporting academic achievement across the Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Leaving Certificate programmes. The college places a strong emphasis on holistic development, offering a broad range of extracurricular activities that include sport, drama, music and cultural events. Well‑being and pastoral care are integral to school life, with dedicated structures to support students’ emotional, social and spiritual growth. Modern facilities accommodate a variety of learning spaces, and the school’s ethos of respect, pride, teamwork and community underpins all aspects of the educational experience.
History
Coláiste de hÍde was founded in 1993 with the aim of providing an all‑Irish secondary education to the Tallaght area and its environs. Since its establishment, the school has operated as a multi‑denominational, Irish‑speaking institution under the patronage of the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board, continually delivering high‑quality education through the Irish language for over twenty‑five years.
Applying to Coláiste De Hide
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 Coláiste De Hide. 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 Coláiste De Hide
How many pupils attend Coláiste De Hide?
Coláiste De Hide has 266 pupils enrolled, 137 girls and 129 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste De Hide a DEIS school?
Yes. Coláiste De Hide 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.
Does Coláiste De Hide teach through Irish?
Yes. Coláiste De Hide teaches all subjects through Irish.