Douglas Community School
Douglas, Cork
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 605 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91396R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Douglas Community School is a Christian‑based secondary school that seeks to develop the full potential of each learner – spiritually, intellectually, morally, physically, artistically, creatively and emotionally. The school’s ethos centres on the “wholeness of the individual”, with a strong emphasis on self‑esteem, self‑discipline and motivation, achieved through close partnership with students, parents and the wider community. By fostering a supportive environment, DCS aims to graduate pupils who are well‑educated, confident, articulate and equipped with the life‑skills needed to contribute positively to society. The college offers a broad curriculum complemented by a vibrant extra‑curricular programme, including competitive teams in soccer, hurling, rowing, volleyball and debating, as well as a modern cafeteria serving healthy meals. Recent initiatives such as the Virtual Open Night and the use of the VSWare communication platform demonstrate the school’s commitment to transparent engagement and the integration of technology in learning. Facilities are designed to support both academic and personal development, ensuring students have access to the resources required for holistic growth.
Applying to Douglas Community School
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 Douglas Community School. 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 Douglas Community School
How many pupils attend Douglas Community School?
Douglas Community School has 605 pupils enrolled. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Douglas Community School a DEIS school?
No. Douglas Community School 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 Douglas Community School?
Douglas Community School has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.