Kylemore College
Ballyfermot, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 479 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 222 girls, 257 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70240P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kylemore College is a mixed multi-denominational post-primary school in Ballyfermot, Dublin. Enrolment is approximately 479 students. The school has DEIS status. The Junior Cycle includes mandatory subjects of English, Gaeilge, Maths, SPHE, CSPE, Physical Education, Religion, French, Geography and History. Students choose two optional subjects from Art, Business, Home Economics, Metalwork, Music, Science and Woodwork. Classroom-Based Assessments are part of the programme, with students demonstrating learning through presentations, projects and portfolios. The school also offers Transition Year, the Leaving Certificate, the Leaving Certificate Applied programme and career guidance. Extra-curricular activity includes sports teams, music groups, school clubs and cultural activities. A JCSP Library is on site, and the school runs a Home School Community Liaison service and a School Completion Programme. The school's motto is "Building on Success, Aiming for Excellence".
Applying to Kylemore 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 Kylemore 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 Kylemore College
How many pupils attend Kylemore College?
Kylemore College has 479 pupils enrolled, 222 girls and 257 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Kylemore College a DEIS school?
Yes. Kylemore 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 Kylemore College?
Kylemore College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.