Grange Community College
Donaghmede, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 553 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 283 girls, 270 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70020B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Grange Community College, situated in Donaghmede, Dublin 13, is a modern education campus that combines a vibrant secondary school with a College of Further Education. Established in 1981, the college serves the local community as part of the Dublin & Dún Laoghaire Education & Training Board, offering a balanced and challenging curriculum that nurtures intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical development. The institution places a strong emphasis on creating a safe, healthy learning environment where pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and develop self‑discipline. The college’s mission is built around four pillars: enabling students to reach their full potential; fostering an atmosphere of self‑esteem, honesty, justice and respect; creating a supportive setting that promotes personal responsibility; and promoting cooperation, teamwork and community partnership. These principles underpin a broad range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that learners are well‑prepared for further education, employment and lifelong learning.
Applying to Grange 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 Grange 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 Grange 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 Grange Community College
How many pupils attend Grange Community College?
Grange Community College has 553 pupils enrolled, 283 girls and 270 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Grange Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Grange Community College is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Grange Community College?
Grange Community College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.