Edmund Rice College
Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 912 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 436 girls, 476 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 68306H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Edmund Rice College Dublin is a co‑educational Catholic voluntary secondary school serving the Carpenterstown and Castleknock communities. Operating under the patronage of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust, the college delivers a broad, balanced curriculum that blends academic rigour with a strong emphasis on personal development and community values. The school’s ethos is built around the core values of Generosity, Compassion, Faith and Courage, fostering a caring environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential both in the classroom and through a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, including sport, clubs, and a dedicated Transition Year programme. Although the college initially opened in temporary accommodation at the end of August 2017, it is preparing to move into state‑of‑the‑art facilities that will further enhance learning spaces, technology integration and sporting provisions. Modern resources such as school‑issued iPads and a robust e‑learning platform support innovative teaching methods, while the school’s commitment to a positive, inclusive atmosphere aims to nurture confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.
History
Edmund Rice College Dublin opened its doors to students at the end of August 2017, becoming the first new Edmund Rice school established in Dublin since 1972. The college was founded to serve the growing demand for Catholic secondary education in the Carpenterstown and Castleknock areas and has since developed a reputation for academic excellence and community engagement.
Applying to Edmund Rice 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
View Edmund Rice 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 Edmund Rice 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 Edmund Rice College
How many pupils attend Edmund Rice College?
Edmund Rice College has 912 pupils enrolled, 436 girls and 476 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Edmund Rice College a DEIS school?
No. Edmund Rice 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 Edmund Rice College?
Edmund Rice College has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.