Oatlands College
Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 623 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60050E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Oatlands College is a voluntary Catholic secondary school for boys, founded by the Christian Brothers and now operating under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST). The college welcomes enrolment of pupils and families who respect the religious and educational philosophy set out in the ERST Charter and its Mission Statement. As an Edmund Rice school community, it is composed of students, staff, parents and management, all working together to provide a holistic education that nurtures religious, moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic and social development. The school places a strong emphasis on creating an atmosphere of Christian care and concern, enabling students to mature in a supportive environment. Academic provision is complemented by a vibrant cultural and sporting tradition, with dedicated programmes and facilities for rugby, tennis, Gaelic football and other activities, reflecting the college’s commitment to a well‑rounded education. Modern resources such as Office 365, a staff portal and online payment systems support the day‑to‑day operation and enhance learning experiences.
Applying to Oatlands 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 Oatlands 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 Oatlands College
How many pupils attend Oatlands College?
Oatlands College has 623 pupils enrolled. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Oatlands College a DEIS school?
No. Oatlands 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 Oatlands College?
Oatlands College has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.