St. Kevin's Community College
Clondalkin, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 525 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 242 girls, 283 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70042L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Kevin’s Community College is a co‑educational secondary school operated by the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board, situated on Fonthain Road in North Clondalkin. The college serves approximately 450 pupils drawn mainly from the Lucan, Quarryvale and Balgaddy areas, as well as a diverse international cohort. Its mission is to foster learning in a caring, collaborative environment, working in partnership with families and the wider community to help each student reach their full potential. The college offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes the Junior Certificate Schools Programme (JCSP), Transition Year, the traditional Leaving Certificate, and the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA). A strong emphasis is placed on both academic rigour and personal development, underpinned by a set of guiding principles that promote teamwork, respect, and innovative problem‑solving. Modern facilities support this vision, featuring dedicated language rooms, three computer suites, woodwork and home economics workshops, a basketball court, and interactive whiteboards in every classroom. An extensive after‑school programme provides a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, enabling students to explore interests, develop new skills and build lasting friendships.
Applying to St. Kevin's 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 St. Kevin's 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 St. Kevin's 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 St. Kevin's Community College
How many pupils attend St. Kevin's Community College?
St. Kevin's Community College has 525 pupils enrolled, 242 girls and 283 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St. Kevin's Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. St. Kevin's Community 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. Kevin's Community College?
St. Kevin's Community College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.