Loreto Abbey Secondary School
Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 757 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60130C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Loreto Abbey Secondary School is a Catholic secondary school situated on Loreto Avenue, off Harbour Road in Dalkey, County Dublin. It describes itself as a caring Christian community where pupils are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing spiritually, emotionally, socially, creatively and physically. The curriculum follows the Irish Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle programmes, and the school places a strong emphasis on the integration of technology, with dedicated iPad‑based teaching and learning initiatives that support interactive and personalised study. The school’s facilities include modern classrooms equipped for digital learning, a well‑stocked library, a school‑run weather station and specialised spaces for sport and the arts. A comprehensive child‑safeguarding framework underpins the pastoral care offered to students, and a range of extra‑curricular activities, including a vibrant Parents’ Association, enrich the school experience. The institution also provides a school app and online portals for payments, news and information packs, ensuring clear communication with families and the wider community.
Applying to Loreto Abbey 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 Loreto Abbey 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 Loreto Abbey Secondary School
How many pupils attend Loreto Abbey Secondary School?
Loreto Abbey Secondary School has 757 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Loreto Abbey Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Loreto Abbey 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 Loreto Abbey Secondary School?
Loreto Abbey Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.