Hazelwood College
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 562 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 275 girls, 287 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71850B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Hazelwood College is a second‑level Community College situated on an eleven‑acre site just outside Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick. It provides education for around 600 pupils, offering a broad curriculum that blends academic subjects with practical programmes such as woodwork, construction studies, home economics and technology. The college places a strong emphasis on co‑curricular and extra‑curricular activities, supporting students to develop sporting, artistic and entrepreneurial skills through a well‑structured programme that includes clubs, competitions and community projects. The campus has evolved since its opening in 2002 into a multi‑building, warm and modern environment. Recent retro‑fitting under the Pathfinder scheme has achieved an A‑energy rating, featuring sustainable air‑water heating, mechanical heat recovery, enhanced insulation and triple‑glazed windows and doors. Facilities include a full‑size GAA field with a wheelchair‑accessible hard‑surface area for soccer, basketball and tennis, an indoor basketball court, a fully equipped gym, a PE hall, and a range of specialised rooms – science labs, language laboratory, engineering and technology workshops, music department, art studio, library, stage with sound and lighting, and modern computer suites. The college’s ethos is underpinned by the core values of Excellence in Education, Care, Respect, Equality and Community. These values shape the learning environment, guiding curriculum delivery, decision‑making processes and the relationships that form the daily life of the school community.
History
Hazelwood College opened its doors in September 2002 on a €6 million development at Kells Cross, Dromcollogher. An initial phase‑1 extension was completed just before the opening, and a subsequent phase‑2 added a state‑of‑the‑art Technology Room. In September 2018, phase 3 introduced eleven additional classrooms and upgraded sporting facilities, increasing the school’s capacity by roughly 40 % and allowing it to accommodate over 600 students. From an original enrolment of about 200 pupils, the college has grown steadily, expanding its campus and facilities to meet the needs of the local community.
Applying to Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood College
How many pupils attend Hazelwood College?
Hazelwood College has 562 pupils enrolled, 275 girls and 287 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Hazelwood College a DEIS school?
No. Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood College?
Hazelwood College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.