Le Cheile Secondary School
Tyrrelstown, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 944 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 453 girls, 491 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 68083N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Le Chéile Secondary School, Tyrrelstown, is a co‑educational Catholic voluntary secondary school that welcomes children of all faiths and none. Working within the Catholic tradition and the ethos of the Le Chéile Schools Trust, the school creates a caring and compassionate environment where each pupil is known, respected and appreciated as an individual. The curriculum is complemented by a broad range of classroom activities, sport, music, drama and community projects, providing ample opportunities for students to develop self‑esteem, teamwork and a sense of contribution to the wider community. Innovation in learning is a hallmark of the school. Le Chéile has been awarded Apple Distinguished School status for 2021‑2024 and integrates iPads and a Digital Learning Plan across the timetable. A dedicated school app keeps families informed, while secure online payment facilities streamline administration. The school’s core values – encapsulated in the motto *Welcome, Wisdom, Witness* – guide a value‑based education that nurtures personal growth, mutual respect and a readiness to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Facilities extend beyond the classroom to support a vibrant extracurricular programme, including sports, a well‑stocked library and a Green Schools initiative. These resources, together with a strong partnership with parents and guardians, foster a dynamic, supportive community that encourages every student to realise their full potential.
Applying to Le Cheile Secondary 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 Le Cheile Secondary 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 Le Cheile Secondary School
How many pupils attend Le Cheile Secondary School?
Le Cheile Secondary School has 944 pupils enrolled, 453 girls and 491 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Le Cheile Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Le Cheile Secondary 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 Le Cheile Secondary School?
Le Cheile Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.