About
St Vincent's Castleknock College is a boys' secondary school in Castleknock, Dublin 15, run in the Catholic tradition under the Vincentian order. The college has around 70 acres of grounds with rugby pitches, tennis courts and a running track, and offers a range of co-curricular activities including debating, chess, music, drama and classes in Chinese language and culture.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Ages
Ages 12–13
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1835
- Gender
- Boys
- Religion
- catholic
- Ownership
- Religious body
- Selectivity
- Selective
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027 school year
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 100
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying.
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- 2026-10-22
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Rugby
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Table tennis
Arts
- Art
- Music
- Drama
After-school activities
- Debating
- Chess
- Orchestra
- Choir
- Drama
- Gaisce
- Rugby
- Athletics
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