Secondary school

Ellenfield Community College

Whitehall, Dublin

Key facts

  • DEIS
  • Mixed
Pupils enrolled
150 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
Girls and boys
79 girls, 71 boys
Ethos
Multi Denominational
Teaching through Irish
No subjects taught through Irish
Roll number
70321P the Department of Education reference for this school

School details

Address
The Thatch Road, Whitehall
Location
Whitehall, Dublin
School type
Secondary
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Location

Applying to Ellenfield 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 Ellenfield 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 Ellenfield Community College

How many pupils attend Ellenfield Community College?

Ellenfield Community College has 150 pupils enrolled, 79 girls and 71 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.

Is Ellenfield Community College a DEIS school?

Yes. Ellenfield 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 Ellenfield Community College?

Ellenfield Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.