New Cross College
Finglas, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 417 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 221 girls, 196 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 68181N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
New Cross College is a Catholic secondary school situated on Cappagh Road in Finglas, Dublin 11 and operates under the Le Cheile Schools Trust. The college delivers a broad curriculum that balances academic rigour with a wide range of extracurricular programmes, including business‑community projects, apprenticeships with Irish Rail, debating, sport and science‑week activities. Modern learning environments are supported by digital resources such as a 360° virtual tour and video tours, and the school offers convenient online payment facilities through Payzone for fees and other services. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and community engagement, encouraging students to explore future skills through partnerships with local enterprises and cultural events such as the Punchestown Races. Facilities are designed to support both classroom learning and practical experiences, fostering a supportive atmosphere where pupils can pursue academic excellence while developing confidence, teamwork and leadership.
History
New Cross College was officially opened by the Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan TD, on Wednesday 23 September 2015. It was established as a Catholic school within the Le Cheile Schools Trust and has since grown to offer a diverse programme of academic and extracurricular activities.
Applying to New Cross 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 New Cross 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 New Cross College
How many pupils attend New Cross College?
New Cross College has 417 pupils enrolled, 221 girls and 196 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is New Cross College a DEIS school?
Yes. New Cross 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 New Cross College?
New Cross College has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.