Sion Hill College
Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 521 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60070K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Sion Hill College is a Dominican secondary school that welcomes students from second to sixth year. Guided by its mission to enable every pupil to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially, the college promotes a happy and secure learning environment. The school’s ethos combines a strong academic programme with opportunities for personal and spiritual development, reflecting the Dominican tradition of holistic education. The college makes extensive use of modern digital resources to support teaching, learning and community engagement. An online calendar, school‑payments portal, VSWare learning platform and downloadable parent‑student apps provide easy access to timetables, fees and educational materials. Active social‑media channels on Twitter and Facebook keep families informed, while the Whole School Evaluation by the Department of Education demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement. The school also offers specialised programmes such as the Oliver Programme to further support student wellbeing.
Applying to Sion Hill 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 Sion Hill 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 Sion Hill College
How many pupils attend Sion Hill College?
Sion Hill College has 521 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Sion Hill College a DEIS school?
No. Sion Hill 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 Sion Hill College?
Sion Hill College has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.