Kishoge Community College
Lucan, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 937 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 445 girls, 492 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76152C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kishoge Community College is a co‑educational, equality‑based secondary school operating under the patronage of Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB and in partnership with Educate Together. The college promotes a growth‑mindset ethos within an active learning community, valuing innovation, inclusivity and creativity. Teaching is learner‑centred, with teachers acting as facilitators who employ interactive, collaborative methods and a holistic approach that balances literacy, numeracy, personal, social and ethical development. Assessment for and of learning is integral to daily practice, and the school places strong emphasis on the use of information technology across the curriculum. The school’s environment is designed to be welcoming and democratic, encouraging respectful partnerships between students, parents/guardians and staff. Facilities support a broad range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, arts and a Green Schools programme, and the college provides dedicated resources such as a guidance department, a student leadership structure and a modern IT infrastructure (e.g., VSWare parent app). These provisions aim to equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence required for active citizenship and lifelong learning in the 21st century.
Applying to Kishoge 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Kishoge Community 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 Kishoge Community College
How many pupils attend Kishoge Community College?
Kishoge Community College has 937 pupils enrolled, 445 girls and 492 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Kishoge Community College a DEIS school?
No. Kishoge 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 Kishoge Community College?
Kishoge Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.