Deansrath Community College

What Deansrath Community College does

Deansrath Community College is a state-run post-primary and further education institution located at Westbourne Rise, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, Ireland. Founded in 1986 and operating under the patronage of the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) since 2013, the college delivers the standard Irish second-level curriculum — Junior Cycle (1st–3rd Year), Senior Cycle including Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied, and an optional Transition Year — alongside Further Education Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) programmes at QQI Levels 4–6 for adult learners and career changers. The institution is co-educational and multi-denominational, targets a defined local catchment area, and serves three principal segments: second-level students aged 12–18 (primary), adult FE learners, and the parents/guardians of enrolled students.

The college's business model is publicly funded under Irish government policy, with second-level education delivered free at the point of use and PLC courses potentially carrying fees (specific pricing is not publicly disclosed). Enrolment for FE is administered via eduportal.enrol.ie/dublincollege under a separate brand at dccd.ie, while second-level applications and payments are processed through Squarespace-hosted forms and the EPS payment portal. Operating geography is restricted to a single domestic catchment in west Dublin with no global footprint and no disclosed export of services. The entity is not investor-backed, has no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no M&A history; all activity is conducted within the DDLETB public-education framework.

Technology infrastructure consists of commodity educational software rather than proprietary systems: VSWare serves as the student information system (reports, attendance, parent communications), Microsoft 365 supports staff and student productivity, and the TYRO school platform handles operations. The college maintains an active social media presence (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) and runs recurring open days and parent webinars, partnering with DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, Webwise Ireland, National Parents Council, ESB Networks, and Irish Rail on wellbeing and career-pathway programming. The college employs between 11 and 50 staff and is led by Principal Helen Taylor.

Name

Deansrath Community College

Legal name

Deansrath Community College

Website

https://deansrathcommunitycollege.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Deansrath Community College is a state-run post-primary and further education college in Clondalkin, Dublin, operating under DDLETB since 1986. It delivers Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle, and PLC programmes to local students and adult learners, publicly funded by the Irish government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Further education
• Junior cycle
• Leaving certificate
• Vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Deansrath Community College provides state-funded second-level education for students aged 12-18, including the Junior Cycle (1st-3rd Year), Senior Cycle (Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied), and an optional Transition Year programme. The college also offers Further Education Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) programmes at QQI Level 4/5/6, both full-time and part-time, for adult learners seeking vocational qualifications and career pathways. All programmes are delivered on the Clondalkin campus in west Dublin under the patronage of DDLETB.

Product overview

Deansrath Community College offers second-level and further education programs. The institution operates as a single unified educational institution providing Second Level Education (Junior Cycle, Leaving Certificate, and Leaving Certificate Applied) and Further Education programs including full-time Level 5/6 PLC courses and part-time QQI Level 4/5/6 courses. The college also offers a Transition Year program as an optional fifth-year option.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Second Level Education Secondary-level education providing Junior Cycle (1st-3rd Year), Leaving Certificate, and Leaving Certificate Applied programmes for students typically aged 12-18 in the Clondalkin catchment area.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB)coreOthers · 1 July 2013DDLETB is the official patron and managing body of Deansrath Community College. Established in July 2013 through the merger of County Dublin VEC and Dún Laoghaire VEC. DDLETB oversees 16 ETBs providing education across Dublin and Dún Laoghaire region, including Community National Schools, Second-level Community Colleges, Further Education Colleges, Training Centres, and Adult Education Services.
• VS WarecoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information management system used for accessing student reports, attendance tracking, and parent communications. Parents receive text messages with login credentials for VS Ware portal.
• Microsoft 365coreTechnology or IntegrationEducational productivity suite used across the college for staff and student communications and collaboration.
• European Commission / European Movement IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege students participated in EU Model Council debate competition organised by European Commission Representation in Ireland. Deansrath CC placed third in 2023, representing Croatia and debating renewable energy transition policies.
• Webwise IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIrish internet safety initiative partnered with DCU for anti-bullying and online safety parent webinars. College participates in cybershield initiatives and online safety education.
• Irish RailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish Rail's annual 'Try A Trade Day' provides 6th Year students hands-on experience in trade careers, helping students understand job opportunities available through apprenticeships.
• ESB NetworksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESB Networks provides apprenticeship information sessions for 5th and 6th Year students. Past pupil from Deansrath CC participates as guest speaker to share career pathways.
• DCU Anti-Bullying CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDublin City University Anti-Bullying Research Centre partners with the school for parent webinars on anti-bullying and online safety topics, particularly regarding TikTok.
• National Parents CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Parents Council in collaboration with St. Patrick's Mental Health Services offers webinars to help parents support children's mental health and wellbeing.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Moyle Park College: Co-educational secondary school in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 offering Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate programmes. Directly comparable on geographic catchment, second-level program mix, and Dublin west community-school positioning.
• Coláiste Bríde: Secondary school serving the Clondalkin area in Dublin 22, operating under DDLETB patronage. A direct neighborhood peer competing for the same secondary school cohort in the same postcode area as Deansrath Community College.
• Lucan Community College: DDLETB community college in Lucan, west Dublin offering Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle, Leaving Certificate, and PLC courses. Comparable on ETB governance, second-level + FE mix, and west Dublin community-college positioning.
• Collinstown Park Community College: DDLETB community college in Dublin providing Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle, Leaving Certificate, and PLC/QQI further education courses. Operates the same secondary-plus-FE model as Deansrath CC under the same ETB patron, making it a directly comparable peer within the DDLETB network.
• Mount Seskin Community College: DDLETB community college serving the Tallaght/Dublin 24 area with Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle, Leaving Certificate, and PLC further education programs. Comparable on patron (DDLETB), program mix (second-level + FE), and community-cohort positioning in west Dublin.
• Citywest Community College: DDLETB community college in Citywest, Dublin 24 providing secondary education and PLC further education. Comparable on ETB patron, dual second-level/FE offering, and community college positioning in the broader Dublin 22/24 catchment.
• St. Kevin's Community College: DDLETB community college in Dublin serving a mixed second-level and further education cohort. Comparable on ETB governance and dual second-level + FE program offering to Deansrath CC.
• Kingswood Community College: DDLETB community college in Dublin 24 offering Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle, Leaving Certificate and PLC programmes. Comparable on patron (DDLETB), curriculum mix, and state-run community college model in west Dublin.

Broad incumbents

• Educate Together: National network of state-funded, multi-denominational primary and secondary schools in Ireland. Comparable as an alternative to ETB schools for parents seeking a non-faith-based, inclusive state education model, making it a competitor for the same inclusive-ethos cohort that Deansrath CC targets.
• Cork Education and Training Board: One of Ireland's 16 Education and Training Boards, operating second-level schools, FE colleges, and training centres across County Cork. Comparable as a fellow ETB institution delivering the same blended secondary and further education model, but at significantly greater geographic scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/deansrathcc
• Facebookfacebook.com/dccsecondlevel
• Instagraminstagram.com/deansrathcommunitycollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deansrath-community-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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