Larkin Community College
Dublin 1, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 403 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 202 girls, 201 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76077O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Larkin Community College is a co‑educational post‑primary college situated in a brand‑new hi‑tech building in the heart of Dublin city, just a stone’s throw from O’Connell Street. Operating under the remit of the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB), the college provides a student‑centred, positive learning environment where curricula are tailored to individual needs and abilities. Modern facilities include a well‑equipped library, digital learning suites with Office 365 integration, and specialised spaces for the Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate and the P‑Tech programme. The college places a strong emphasis on holistic development, offering restorative practice, a range of support services, and extracurricular opportunities such as the Junior Cycle School Programme (JCSP). With a focus on contemporary teaching methods and state‑of‑the‑art equipment, Larkin Community College equips learners with the skills and confidence required for further education and the modern workplace.
History
Larkin Community College opened its doors in September 1999 as a co‑educational institution serving the Dublin city centre. Since its inception, the college has operated within a purpose‑built, hi‑tech facility and has been governed by the City of Dublin Education and Training Board, continually expanding its programme offering to include Junior Cycle, Leaving Certificate, Transition Year, and P‑Tech pathways.
Applying to Larkin 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 Larkin 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 Larkin Community College
How many pupils attend Larkin Community College?
Larkin Community College has 403 pupils enrolled, 202 girls and 201 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Larkin Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Larkin Community 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 Larkin Community College?
Larkin Community College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.