St. Kevin's Community College

What St. Kevin's Community College does

St. Kevin's Community College is a public, state-funded co-educational secondary school operated under the Dublin and Dún Laoighaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB), a statutory body under Ireland's Department of Education. Located on Fonthill Road in North Clondalkin, Dublin 22, the school serves approximately 450 students, the majority drawn from the Lucan, Quarryvale, and Balgaddy catchment areas, with a multicultural intake reflecting students from a variety of countries. The school is classified as a DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) institution and was the first DEIS school in Ireland to provide a digital device (iPad or laptop) to every student through the DEIS Connect project. It offers the full Irish post-primary curriculum — Junior Cycle, Transition Year (reintroduced in 2012 after a decade-long hiatus), Senior Cycle with Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme pathways — alongside the Junior Certificate Schools Programme (JCSP) for additional student support, and QQI-certified adult education courses in Culinary & Nutrition (Levels 4 and 5) and ESOL delivered under the Back to Education Initiative.

The school operates on a non-fee public education model, funded primarily through Department of Education capitation and DEIS grants administered via DDLETB, supplemented by voluntary parental contributions, adult education co-funding from the Government of Ireland and the European Union, uniform sales through Schoolwear House, and fees for evening supervised study. Its technology stack is built on commodity edtech platforms: TYRO school management and parent communication system (migrating from VSware), Microsoft Teams for remote learning, Office 365, Sora Digital Library and Accelerated Reader for literacy support, MIT Payments, and Cambridge English Placement testing. The school does not operate a commercial product or service; rather, it delivers statutory educational outcomes through a curriculum and pastoral framework governed by NCCA specifications, Children First safeguarding guidelines, and Child Protection Procedures for Schools 2025.

The institution is led by Principal Ciarán Duffy (appointed October 2025 following the retirement of Tony Barry) and Deputy Principal Margaret Scott, supported by a Board of Management chaired by Pamela Kearns. It maintains strategic alliances with DDLETB (governance), Erasmus+ (international mobility), Jigsaw (One Good School mental health programme), TUSLA and the Educational Welfare Service (child welfare), and multiple Irish universities for Professional Master of Education teaching placements. Recent recognition includes the An Taisce Green Flag (2025), FAI Schools Junior 'B' Girls Leinster Cup Finalist status (2022), Junk Kouture World Finalist (2023), and BT Young Scientist finalist (2022).

Name

St. Kevin's Community College

Legal name

St Kevin's Community College

Website

https://stkevinscc.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Kevin's Community College is a publicly funded Irish secondary school in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, serving approximately 450 students from the Lucan, Quarryvale, and Balgaddy areas through Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Senior Cycle, and adult education programmes under DDLETB oversight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Junior cycle programmes
• Leaving certificate courses
• Adult education programmes
• DEIS school support

Headquarters

HQ city

Clondalkin, Dublin 22

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

Revenue model

1. Department of Education Funding: Core operational funding provided by the Irish Department of Education as a public secondary school under Dublin and Dún Laoighaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB).
2. Adult Education Courses: QQI-certified Culinary & Nutrition courses (Level 4 and 5) offered through Back to Education Initiative (BTEI), co-funded by Government of Ireland and European Union. Revenue from course fees (waived for those on Job Seekers Allowance or qualifying for Back to Education Allowance).
3. Parent Contributions: Voluntary contributions from parents/guardians for school services, activities, and materials. School also sells uniforms through official supplier Schoolwear House.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Kevin's Community College is a public secondary school providing comprehensive post-primary education across the Junior Cycle (1st-3rd Year), optional Transition Year, and Senior Cycle (Leaving Certificate, LCA, LCVP). The school also offers the Junior Certificate Schools Programme (JCSP) for additional educational support, and Adult Education courses including QQI-certified Culinary and ESOL programmes under the Back to Education Initiative. The school serves approximately 450 students primarily from Lucan, Quarryvale, and Balgaddy in North Clondalkin, Dublin.

Product overview

St. Kevin's Community College is a secondary school offering a comprehensive educational service structured across multiple programmes. The core educational offerings include the three-year Junior Cycle (1st-3rd Year), the optional Transition Year programme, and Senior Cycle leading to Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA), or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme qualifications. The school also provides the JCSP (Junior Certificate Schools Programme) for additional educational support and a dedicated JCSP Library service with digital reading resources. Beyond traditional secondary education, the school offers Adult Education programmes including QQI-certified Culinary courses and ESOL language training. The supplementary Extra-Curricular Activities programme and comprehensive Student Support Services (including Guidance, Wellbeing, and Child Safeguarding) complement the academic curriculum. The school primarily serves students from the Lucan, Quarryvale, and Balgaddy areas of North Clondalkin, Dublin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Cycle Programme Three-year post-primary programme for 1st-3rd year students covering core and optional subjects, with Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) and Junior Certificate/JCSP certification on completion. Designed for students aged approximately 12-15.
• Senior Cycle Programmes Programmes for 4th-6th year students including Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA), and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP), leading to state examination certification. Designed for students aged approximately 15-18.
• Transition Year Optional fourth-year programme offering a wide range of subjects, work experience placements, certifications, and extracurricular activities designed to help students make informed subject choices for Leaving Certificate. Reintroduced in 2012 after a 10-year absence.
• Adult Education / Further Education Post-school education programmes including QQI-certified Culinary & Nutrition courses (Level 4 and 5) and ESOL (English as a Second Language) modules for adult learners, funded through the Back to Education Initiative.
• Junior Certificate Schools Programme (JCSP) Intervention programme within the Junior Cycle that helps students experience success through a curriculum suited to their needs, resulting in a Profile of Achievement on completion. Targeted at students who benefit from additional educational support.
• JCSP Library School library service with Accelerated Reader programme, Sora Digital Library access, and dedicated JCSP Librarian support to foster literacy, reading promotion, and lifelong learning skills.
• Extra-Curricular Activities After-school activities programme including Football, Volleyball, School Musicals, Supervised Study, Debating, Hiking, and Green Schools sustainability initiatives. Designed to enrich the student experience beyond the academic curriculum.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive student support services including Guidance Department, Child Safeguarding, Wellbeing Programme, Home School Community Liaison, and Additional Education Supports for students with learning needs.
• Supervised Study Evening supervised study sessions offered three times per week to support senior cycle students in their exam preparation and study habits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Green Flag achieved for litter and waste reduction - bin weights reduced from 90-110kg to 50-72kg average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dublin and Dún Laoighaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDLETB is the governing Education and Training Board for the school. The school is administered by a Board of Management under DDLETB oversight. DDLETB provides operational funding, policy guidance, and support services. The school participates in DDLETB-wide initiatives including the DDLETB Debate Competition.
• European Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participant in Erasmus+ Programme providing students and staff with opportunities to learn, work, and collaborate across Europe. Includes student mobility projects, teacher mobility and training, and cultural and environmental initiatives focusing on sustainability, digital learning, and European citizenship.
• Hibernia CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Professional Master of Education (PME) student placement opportunities for teaching practice. Student teachers develop skills and classroom experience through placements at the school.
• Trinity College DublinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Professional Master of Education (PME) student placement opportunities for teaching practice.
• Dublin City University (DCU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Professional Master of Education (PME) student placement opportunities for teaching practice.
• Mater Dei Centre for Catholic EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Professional Master of Education (PME) student placement opportunities for teaching practice.
• University College Dublin (UCD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Professional Master of Education (PME) student placement opportunities for teaching practice.
• Maynooth UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Professional Master of Education (PME) student placement opportunities for teaching practice. Also partnered with school on COMMUNIVERSITY free parent programme.
• Clondalkin Tidy TownsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Stepping Stones Forest Project environmental initiative, working with Dodder Action Group and local mens' shed to create forest areas.
• Dodder Action GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity environmental partner for Stepping Stones Forest Project initiative.
• Jigsaw - One Good School InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating school in Jigsaw's One Good School programme which supports young people's mental health and provides training on coping strategies. Includes parent webinars on topics such as friendships.
• The Thinking ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organisation partnering with school to support students' social-emotional health and wellbeing. Curriculum based on Mindfulness, Emotional Awareness, and Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction.
• National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurriculum development partner. School implements NCCA-developed Junior Cycle Wellbeing programme specifications and SPHE curriculum guidelines.
• TUSLA / Educational Welfare ServicecoreOthersStatutory agency partnership for child welfare and educational welfare services. HSCL coordinator maintains links with TUSLA and Educational Welfare Officer as part of community liaison activities.
• Sky Up AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSky Up Academy Studios On Tour visited the school - a digital-skills-boosting, aspirations-raising pop-up storytelling experience in an e-vehicle creative studio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mount Temple Comprehensive School: Large comprehensive secondary school in Dublin 3 offering Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme. Comparable as a Dublin community/comprehensive secondary with multi-pathway curriculum.
• Coláiste Bríde: Clondalkin-based secondary school serving overlapping Dublin 22 catchment with comparable curricular breadth. Closest geographic peer given shared intake areas (Clondalkin/Lucan) and similar community-college positioning.
• Adamstown Community College: DDLETB-affiliated community college in the broader Lucan/west Dublin area offering Junior Cycle, TY and Senior Cycle programmes to a similar suburban Dublin demographic. Directly comparable in governance (ETB), curriculum structure, and enrolment scale.
• Luttrellstown Community College: DDLETB community college in Dublin 15 serving a comparable suburban Dublin intake with similar curricular breadth including JCSP and LCA pathways. Directly comparable as another ETB secondary serving a defined suburban catchment.
• Coláiste Phádraig: Secondary school in the Lucan/west Dublin corridor with overlapping catchment and similar curricular offerings. Comparable as a co-located Dublin 22-area secondary competing for the same student pool.
• Cabinteely Community School: Community secondary school in south Dublin with full curricular breadth across Junior and Senior Cycle. Comparable as a Dublin-area community secondary with similar enrolment scale and mission.
• Tallaght Community School: Co-located Dublin community secondary school with multi-pathway curriculum (Junior Cycle, TY, Leaving Certificate) and similar intake from a defined South Dublin catchment. Directly comparable as another ETB-aligned community secondary in the greater Dublin area.
• Palmerstown Community School: Community secondary school in Dublin 20 serving an adjacent west-Dublin catchment with similar curricular breadth and ETB-style community-school positioning. Comparable in scale, mission, and student demographics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

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