Greenhills College
Greenhills, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 186 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70130I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Greenhills Community College is a mixed‑gender post‑primary institution that delivers both second‑level (Junior and Leaving Certificate) programmes and a range of further‑education courses. The college positions itself as “a community of learning”, emphasising a caring, respectful and inclusive environment where academic excellence is pursued alongside the development of personal responsibility and curiosity. Its curriculum is designed to cater for a wide variety of learning styles, employing diverse teaching strategies and extracurricular activities that aim to make learning enjoyable and relevant to each student’s potential. The further‑education provision, delivered in partnership with Dublin College Further Education & Training, offers a comprehensive suite of vocational and academic pathways, preparing learners for lifelong learning and employment. Facilities support this broad offering, with dedicated classrooms, specialised labs and spaces for practical training, as well as resources for digital learning and community projects. The college’s ethos is encapsulated in the motto “We Care, We Prepare, We Achieve”, reflecting its commitment to nurturing well‑rounded individuals who can thrive in both further study and the wider world.
Applying to Greenhills 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 Greenhills 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 Greenhills College
How many pupils attend Greenhills College?
Greenhills College has 186 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Greenhills College a DEIS school?
Yes. Greenhills 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 Greenhills College?
Greenhills College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.