Enfield Community College
Enfield, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 684 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 320 girls, 364 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76595N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Enfield Community College is a multi‑denominational, co‑educational post‑primary school operating under the patronage of the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB). The college welcomes students of all faiths and none, offering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages every learner to reach their full potential. Its educational ethos centres on fostering a love of learning through positive experiences, respect, and collaboration, preparing pupils to become knowledgeable, resilient and socially responsible citizens. The school is rapidly expanding, celebrating its first Leaving Certificate cohort in 2025 and preparing to relocate to a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art campus in 2026. The new facility will feature modern, cutting‑edge learning spaces, vibrant communal areas and specialised rooms designed to support innovation, creativity and teamwork. These contemporary resources, combined with a strong community focus, aim to provide a centre of excellence where students can thrive academically, personally and socially.
Applying to Enfield 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 Enfield 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 Enfield Community College
How many pupils attend Enfield Community College?
Enfield Community College has 684 pupils enrolled, 320 girls and 364 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Enfield Community College a DEIS school?
No. Enfield 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 Enfield Community College?
Enfield Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.