Griffeen Community College
Thomas Omar Way, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 576 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 249 girls, 327 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76454S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Griffeen Community College (GCC) is a modern, mainstream, co‑educational post‑primary school serving the Lucan area. Operating under the auspices of the Dublin & Dun Laoghaire Education & Training Board (DDLETB) and in partnership with Scoil Sinead, the college embraces a multi‑belief ethos that promotes inclusivity, respect and a supportive learning environment for all pupils. The curriculum is broad‑based, covering the Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Senior Cycle and the optional CBA programme, with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, including sport, cultural events and international trips such as the 5th‑year business visit to Paris. State‑of‑the‑art facilities support a vibrant school life, and the college utilises the VSware app to enhance communication with families. Regular events, a detailed calendar and a proactive parents’ association further enrich the community, ensuring that students receive a well‑rounded education that prepares them for further study and lifelong learning.
Applying to Griffeen 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.
School-published admissions links
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
View Griffeen 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 Griffeen 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 Griffeen Community College
How many pupils attend Griffeen Community College?
Griffeen Community College has 576 pupils enrolled, 249 girls and 327 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Griffeen Community College a DEIS school?
No. Griffeen 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 Griffeen Community College?
Griffeen Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.