Dunshaughlin Community College
Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 1,120 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 532 girls, 588 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71960I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Dunshaughlin Community College is a modern, well‑equipped secondary school that strives to foster a love of learning and a strong sense of social responsibility in every pupil. The college’s ethos centres on providing a happy, caring and supportive environment while maintaining high academic standards. A dedicated and highly committed staff work together to create a structured yet challenging atmosphere, encouraging mutual respect and personal growth. The school makes extensive use of digital platforms to enhance learning and communication. Students and parents can access SchoolWise for timetables, online assemblies, and support videos, while the Yabla language portal and IT Helpdesk provide additional resources. Email accounts for both students and staff, as well as the Way2Pay payment system, streamline everyday interactions. A broad curriculum, including Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate and the LCVP programme, offers diverse academic pathways, complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular activities and student leadership opportunities. Facilities at the college include contemporary classrooms, specialist labs and well‑maintained sports areas, all designed to support a comprehensive education. The school’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its Green Code and various environmental initiatives, reinforcing its role as a forward‑looking community hub.
Applying to Dunshaughlin 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 Dunshaughlin 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 Dunshaughlin Community College
How many pupils attend Dunshaughlin Community College?
Dunshaughlin Community College has 1,120 pupils enrolled, 532 girls and 588 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Dunshaughlin Community College a DEIS school?
No. Dunshaughlin 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 Dunshaughlin Community College?
Dunshaughlin Community College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.