Admissions
Information for Parents on our Admissions Policy
Admissions
Admissions
Welcome to St. Patrick’s Cathedral Grammar School admissions page. Applications for 1st year 2027 will open on Thursday 1st of October and will remain open until 25th October 2026. For further information please see the link to our Admissions Notice below.
For enquires for years other than 1st year 2027 please see the applications for other years section further down this page.
Admissions Policy
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Grammar School is a co-educational voluntary secondary school recognised by the Department of Education and Skills (DES). As such, it operates within the regulations laid down by the DES. The Admission Policy complies with the requirements of the Education Act 1998, the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018 and the Equal Status Act 2000. In drafting this policy, the board of management of the school has consulted with school staff, the school patron and with parents of children attending the school.
Letter explaining the operation of the waiting list.
Expression of interest for 2027
If you previously submitted an expression of interest for 2027 you will be notified by e-mail when the application window opens in October 2026 and will be invited to make a formal application using the online application form.
Applications for entering a year other than first year.
If you wish to make an application for a student entering a year other than first year, please email admissions@spcgs.ie to request an application form.
AFFIRMATION OF ETHOS
By enrolling in the school, parents/guardians and their child commit themselves to actively supporting and respecting the ethos of the School.
Each pupil is expected to take a full and active part in the life of the School according to their individual talents.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and their child also commit themselves to accepting and supporting the School Code of Behaviour and School Regulations as will be constituted from time to time.
ADMISSIONS POLICY PDF
You can download our Admissions Policy in PDF format HERE
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Parents/Guardians may submit an Expression of Interest at any stage prior to the commencement of the formal admission process. You will then be notified when the formal admission process commences. You can register an expression of interest by clicking here:
Complete Expression of Interest form here
Ethos
As the ethos of the school is that of Church of Ireland, we are ecumenical, open and welcoming, believing children learn and benefit greatly from interacting with others of a different background, race or creed.
This encourages tolerance and acceptance in our multicultural society.
Mission
Our mission is to encourage students to strive for excellence in their academic studies and extra-curricular activities.
We try to create an atmosphere that is conducive to learning, in which we can help students to reach their full potential.
Being small in size the school is very much a community, where students of all ages mix happily. As a community we seek to instill respect, integrity, courtesy, kindness and consideration for others.
“Education is not preparation for life – education is life itself”
Address
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Grammar School
Saint Patrick's Close
D08 WK19
Ireland
School Office Hours
Monday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 1.30pm
Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 1.30pm