St Kevins College
Ballygall, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 503 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60581M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Kevin’s College is a Catholic boys’ post‑primary school situated on Ballygall Road East, Dublin 11. With an enrolment of around 540 pupils, the college offers a close‑knit community while providing a broad curriculum that spans the Junior Cycle, Transition Year and the Leaving Certificate. Academic excellence is a core priority; the majority of students progress to third‑level education each year, supported by a comprehensive learning programme that includes robust assessment and learning‑support structures. The school places equal emphasis on pastoral care and holistic development. A wide range of extra‑curricular activities, including sport, drama, music and engineering projects, encourages students to explore personal interests and develop confidence. Recent facility upgrades feature a newly overhauled PE Hall, additional classrooms, a third science laboratory and a second engineering room, reflecting the college’s commitment to providing a modern, well‑resourced learning environment.
Applying to St Kevins 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 St Kevins 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 St Kevins 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 St Kevins College
How many pupils attend St Kevins College?
St Kevins College has 503 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Kevins College a DEIS school?
Yes. St Kevins 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 St Kevins College?
St Kevins College has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.