Mount Temple Comprehensive School
Dublin 3, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 903 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 429 girls, 474 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 81002K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Mount Temple Comprehensive School is a co‑educational secondary school situated on Malahide Road, Clontarf, Dublin. Rooted in diverse Protestant traditions, the school embraces a spirit of inclusiveness, welcoming pupils from minority religious backgrounds and those with no religious affiliation. Its educational philosophy is grounded in the principles of comprehensive education, believing that a varied learning community enriches every student. The ethos stresses equality – “All of us are different, all of us are equal” – and promotes a safe, respectful environment where tolerance, courtesy and cooperation are expected. The curriculum spans the Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle, offering both the traditional Leaving Certificate and the Leaving Certificate Applied programme, as well as the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP). A strong emphasis is placed on cultural, sporting and artistic development, with provision for drama, music, debate, badminton and other extracurricular activities. Facilities are designed to support this broad programme, providing modern classrooms, specialised spaces for arts and sports, and resources for additional educational supports. The school also aspires to be a prototype for sustainable development education, preparing students to become responsible, articulate and creative citizens.
Applying to Mount Temple Comprehensive 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 Mount Temple Comprehensive 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 Mount Temple Comprehensive School
How many pupils attend Mount Temple Comprehensive School?
Mount Temple Comprehensive School has 903 pupils enrolled, 429 girls and 474 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Mount Temple Comprehensive School a DEIS school?
No. Mount Temple Comprehensive 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 Mount Temple Comprehensive School?
Mount Temple Comprehensive School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.