Colaiste Eanna Cbs
Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 618 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
- 60342R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste Éanna C.B.S. is a voluntary Catholic secondary school for boys located in Ballyroan, Dublin 16. Under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust, the school delivers a broad curriculum that balances academic rigour with the spiritual and social ethos of the Christian Brothers tradition. Pupils benefit from a well‑equipped campus that includes a modern sports hall, a recent school extension, and a dedicated prayer room, supporting both scholastic and extracurricular pursuits such as a robust Transition Year programme, a wide range of clubs and sports, and co‑curricular activities. With a staff of 47 teachers serving over 620 students, the school aims to develop the full range of human talents, preparing young men for further education, professional life and active citizenship. The educational philosophy is rooted in the vision of Blessed Edmund Rice, emphasising compassion, liberation from social disadvantage and the nurturing of moral character. This mission informs the school’s commitment to academic excellence, athletic prowess and community involvement, fostering an environment where students can thrive academically, spiritually and personally while contributing positively to Irish society.
History
Coláiste Éanna was founded by the Christian Brothers in 1967 to serve Ballyroan and neighbouring parishes. The school opened on 8 September 1967 with 27 first‑year pupils, initially operating from two classrooms. Brother John Mahady served as the first teacher and principal, teaching a wide range of subjects. A lay principal was appointed in 1986 and the school has since been governed by a Board of Management, with the Christian Brothers remaining as trustees. Significant developments include the opening of a new sports hall and school extension in June 2007 and the blessing of a prayer room later that year. Today the school accommodates over 620 students and continues to build on its reputation for academic and athletic achievement.
Applying to Colaiste Eanna Cbs
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 Colaiste Eanna Cbs. 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 Colaiste Eanna Cbs
How many pupils attend Colaiste Eanna Cbs?
Colaiste Eanna Cbs has 618 pupils enrolled. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Colaiste Eanna Cbs a DEIS school?
No. Colaiste Eanna Cbs 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 Colaiste Eanna Cbs?
Colaiste Eanna Cbs has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.