Coláiste Eoin
Finglas West, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 257 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 89 girls, 168 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70180A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Coláiste Eoin is a co‑educational secondary school situated in Finglas, Dublin, operating under the City of Dublin Education and Training Board. The school provides a respectful, safe and caring environment that promotes inclusive learning, where every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential. Academic provision is geared towards excellence, with strong performance in state examinations and a high progression rate to further education colleges, universities and apprenticeships. Beyond the classroom, the school offers a vibrant extra‑curricular programme that includes poetry, debating, art, music and a wide range of sports. Dedicated staff facilitate both traditional subjects and innovative approaches to learning, ensuring that individual needs are understood and met. Modern facilities support these activities, providing spaces for academic work, creative expression and physical development, fostering well‑rounded, confident young adults ready to contribute positively to society.
Applying to Coláiste Eoin
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 Eoin. 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 Eoin
How many pupils attend Coláiste Eoin?
Coláiste Eoin has 257 pupils enrolled, 89 girls and 168 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste Eoin a DEIS school?
Yes. Coláiste Eoin 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 Coláiste Eoin?
Coláiste Eoin has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.