Moyle Park College
Dublin 22, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 763 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60121B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Moyle Park College is a co‑educational secondary school that delivers a values‑based education rooted in the Marist tradition. The college’s vision centres on developing personal integrity, community and social responsibility, independence, and a sense of wonder in its learners. By fostering a core value system, the school encourages students to reflect on ethical issues, act responsibly within the wider community and cultivate self‑confidence for future personal and professional endeavours. The curriculum is complemented by a broad programme of extracurricular activities and practical experiences. Pupils benefit from organised mock examinations for third‑ and sixth‑year students, structured work‑experience sessions, and a range of events that promote holistic development. Digital resources are readily available through dedicated school apps for iOS and Android, as well as an online portal, ensuring that learning and communication are supported by modern technology. The college also provides extensive support for families, with clear admission information, prospectuses and policy documents accessible online.
Applying to Moyle Park 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 Moyle Park 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 Moyle Park College
How many pupils attend Moyle Park College?
Moyle Park College has 763 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Moyle Park College a DEIS school?
No. Moyle Park College 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 Moyle Park College?
Moyle Park College has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.