Deansrath Community College
Clondalkin, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 425 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 172 girls, 253 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70040H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Deansrath Community College is a co-educational second-level school in Clondalkin, Dublin, operating under the patronage of Dublin & Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB). Enrolment is 425 pupils. The school has DEIS status. It opened in 1986 and serves the local community. The curriculum includes the Junior Cycle, Transition Year, the Leaving Certificate, and additional educational needs support. The school describes itself as open and inclusive, with an atmosphere of "care and respect for all". It is a Health Promoting School. Facilities include flexible learning spaces, specialist classrooms, workshops, kitchens, laboratories, a sports hall, sports fields, all-weather astro pitches, a library, and social spaces for students. The school encourages engagement with STEM subjects and offers extracurricular activities, with a Student Council and public speaking among leadership development opportunities.
Applying to Deansrath 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 Deansrath 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 Deansrath Community College
How many pupils attend Deansrath Community College?
Deansrath Community College has 425 pupils enrolled, 172 girls and 253 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Deansrath Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Deansrath Community College 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 Deansrath Community College?
Deansrath Community College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.