Loreto College Crumlin
Dublin 12, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 320 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60800V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Loreto College Crumlin is an all‑girls Catholic secondary school situated in the heart of Dublin 12, welcoming pupils of all faiths and none. The college serves approximately 450 young women from Crumlin, Drimnagh, Rialto, Dolphin’s Barn and beyond, representing around 40 different nationalities. Its educational ethos combines rigorous academic programmes, including the Junior Certificate School Programme, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate Vocational and Leaving Certificate Applied, with a strong emphasis on personal development, creativity and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is underpinned by the Mary Ward values of freedom, truth, justice, sincerity and joy, fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where each student can achieve her full intellectual, emotional and spiritual potential. State‑of‑the‑art facilities support a broad range of extracurricular activities, from arts and sport to enterprise and leadership initiatives, and the college is well‑connected by Dublin Bus routes and a short walk to the LUAS Red Line. Participation in the Trinity College Access Programme further enhances pathways to higher education and university.
History
Loreto College Crumlin was founded in 1930 by a group of pioneering Loreto Sisters, who began the school with a modest £5 investment to provide quality Catholic education for local girls in Crumlin, Drimnagh, Rialto and Dolphin’s Barn. Over the decades the college has grown to serve around 450 students from nearly 40 countries. In 2020 the school celebrated its 90‑year anniversary with a Mass and a commemorative celebration of its Mary Ward values. Loreto College Crumlin forms part of a wider Loreto network comprising 17 voluntary secondary schools, 5 community schools and 9 primary schools across Ireland.
Applying to Loreto College Crumlin
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 College Crumlin. 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 College Crumlin
How many pupils attend Loreto College Crumlin?
Loreto College Crumlin has 320 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Loreto College Crumlin a DEIS school?
Yes. Loreto College Crumlin 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 Loreto College Crumlin?
Loreto College Crumlin has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.