Hartstown Community School
Clonsilla, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 1,120 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 553 girls, 567 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91339F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Hartstown Community School is a co‑educational post‑primary community school serving the Hartstown, Huntstown and surrounding areas. The school delivers a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum that balances academic rigour with personal development, encouraging students to excel academically, socially and emotionally. Emphasis is placed on fostering a caring, respectful environment where diversity is celebrated and every learner is supported to reach their full potential. The school’s ethos is built around the core values of care, respect, community, inclusion, equality, justice and fairness. These principles underpin a wide range of extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities and community‑education programmes that enhance students’ life‑skills such as teamwork, communication and resilience. Facilities are set within a green‑field site adjacent to Hartstown Park, providing ample open space for sports, outdoor learning and community events, while modern classrooms and specialised rooms support a varied and engaging learning experience.
History
Hartstown Community School was established under a Deed of Trust and opened in September 1992 on a green‑field site surrounded by large open areas and adjacent to Hartstown Park. It was founded to meet the educational needs of young people in Hartstown, Huntstown and the wider community through Community Education programmes. The school’s patrons are the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) and the Archbishop of the Dublin Diocese, and its spirit reflects the multi‑denominational values of DDLETB together with the Christian traditions and founding intentions of Archbishop Desmond Connell.
Applying to Hartstown Community School
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 Hartstown Community School. 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 Hartstown Community School
How many pupils attend Hartstown Community School?
Hartstown Community School has 1,120 pupils enrolled, 553 girls and 567 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Hartstown Community School a DEIS school?
No. Hartstown Community School 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 Hartstown Community School?
Hartstown Community School has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.