Synge Street Cbs
Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 256 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60470D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Synge Street CBS is an all‑boys secondary school in Dublin operating under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST). Since its foundation in 1864, the college has built a reputation for academic, cultural and sporting excellence, offering a broad curriculum that balances rigorous classroom learning with opportunities for personal development. The school’s educational philosophy emphasises a holistic environment, nurturing the social, moral, intellectual and spiritual growth of each pupil and encouraging them to become confident, responsible leaders. The campus provides a wide range of facilities, including modern classrooms, specialist laboratories, dedicated spaces for business and accounting studies, and extensive sporting amenities. Comprehensive support services such as career guidance, counselling and a robust pastoral care system are integral to the school’s approach, ensuring that students are well‑prepared for the challenges of adult life and further education. A vibrant community ethos, underpinned by the motto *Viriliter Age* (“Act Courageously”), promotes inclusivity, respect and active participation from students, parents and staff alike.
History
Synge Street CBS was founded in 1864 as a Catholic secondary school for boys and has been under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST) since its inception. Over more than a century and a half, the school has become renowned for the achievements of its past pupils across diverse fields, fostering a legacy of service, character and Christian living that continues to be passed down to each new generation of students.
Applying to Synge Street Cbs
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 Synge Street Cbs. 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 Synge Street Cbs
How many pupils attend Synge Street Cbs?
Synge Street Cbs has 256 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Synge Street Cbs a DEIS school?
Yes. Synge Street Cbs 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 Synge Street Cbs?
Synge Street Cbs has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.