Donabate Community College
Donabate, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 799 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 350 girls, 449 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76104O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Donabate Community College is a co‑educational post‑primary institution situated in Donabate, County Dublin, and operates under the patronage of the Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board. Established in 2008, the college delivers a comprehensive curriculum for both the junior and senior cycles, with instruction available through English and Irish. Its educational philosophy is inclusive and learner‑centred, aiming to provide high‑quality, innovative learning experiences that meet the needs of a diverse community. The college boasts modern, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including well‑equipped classrooms, science laboratories, and extensive ICT resources such as a dedicated iPad programme for first‑year students. Sporting amenities support a vibrant extracurricular programme, featuring Gaelic football, other team sports and a range of cultural activities. Dedicated spaces and support services cater for special educational needs, reinforcing the school’s commitment to equality and personal development. Guided by core values of equality, collaboration, innovation, professionalism and integrity, Donabate Community College seeks to enable every learner to achieve their full potential. It offers clear progression and transfer pathways, encourages lifelong learning, and works closely with parents, the Board of Management and the wider community to create a supportive, respectful and forward‑looking educational environment.
Applying to Donabate 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
View Donabate Community College's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Donabate Community College. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Donabate Community College
How many pupils attend Donabate Community College?
Donabate Community College has 799 pupils enrolled, 350 girls and 449 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Donabate Community College a DEIS school?
No. Donabate 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 Donabate Community College?
Donabate Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.