Presentation Community College
DUBLIN 6W, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 443 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 229 girls, 214 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76092K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Presentation Community College is a multi‑denominational post‑primary institution operating under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of East Tennessee Board (CDETB). The college positions itself as a caring, vibrant learning environment where every student is valued and encouraged to explore, belong and achieve their full potential. Its ethos stresses inclusivity, offering a Religious Education programme that educates about a wide range of beliefs and agnosticism rather than promoting a single faith. The school’s commitment to raising expectations is reflected in a curriculum that balances rigorous academic work with personal development, encouraging pupils to aim high both in examinations and in the values they will carry into the wider community. Beyond the classroom, Presentation Community College promotes a holistic experience through a broad range of extra‑curricular activities and initiatives such as the “Mol an Oige” programme, which nurtures talent, confidence and self‑esteem. Modern facilities support learning, including access to the VSWare digital platform for resources and communication, and streamlined administrative services such as online fee payments and an electronic application form for prospective students. The college’s active Parents’ Association and regular community events further reinforce a supportive, collaborative atmosphere for students and families alike.
Applying to Presentation 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
View Presentation Community College's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Presentation Community College. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Presentation Community College
How many pupils attend Presentation Community College?
Presentation Community College has 443 pupils enrolled, 229 girls and 214 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Presentation Community College a DEIS school?
No. Presentation Community 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 Presentation Community College?
Presentation Community College has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.