St Columba's College
Per yearabout USD 12.8K–34.8K
EUR 11.5K–31.2K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Church of Ireland foundation boarding and day school in the Dublin Hills at Whitechurch, Dublin 16, with seven-day boarding and day places. Pupils join from Form I, with daily chapel worship, a shared set of five school values, and a programme of academics, sport, music, art and drama.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Ages
Ages 11–19
Students
350
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 1843
- Religion
- christian
- Ownership
- Religious body
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Day Pupil | EUR 11,481≈ USD 12.8K |
| Day Boarder | EUR 14,981≈ USD 16.7K |
| Junior Boarder | EUR 26,154≈ USD 29.2K |
| Senior Boarder | EUR 31,154≈ USD 34.8K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Day Pupil | EUR 11,481 (about USD 12.8K) |
| Day Boarder | EUR 14,981 (about USD 16.7K) |
| Junior Boarder | EUR 26,154 (about USD 29.2K) |
| Senior Boarder | EUR 31,154 (about USD 34.8K) |
Source: school website (stcolumbas.ie) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| St Columba's College (this school) | EUR 11,481 (about USD 12.8K) | EUR 31,154 (about USD 34.8K) |
| The King's Hospital | EUR 9,360 (about USD 10.5K) | EUR 29,760 (about USD 33.2K) |
| Clongowes Wood College | EUR 26,550 (about USD 29.6K) | EUR 26,550 (about USD 29.6K) |
Source: school website (stcolumbas.ie) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 200
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 2,000
- Capital levy
- EUR 800
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 9
- Entry process
- Entrance assessment, Interview, Eal test
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 5% second child, 10% third child, 15% fourth child
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
- Library
- Chapel
Sports
- Rugby
- Basketball
- Yoga
- Golf
Arts
- Music
- Visual art
- Drama
- Public speaking
- Choir
After-school activities
- Debating club
- Choir
- Drama
- School newspaper
Upcoming events
- May13ThuInfo session18:30 GMT+1 (local time)
May Open Evening 2027
Checked 2026-10-30
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