Portmarnock Community School
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Portmarnock Community School is a co‑educational secondary institution serving the Portmarnock area and its surrounding communities. Established in 1979 by the Department of Education and Science, the school delivers a fully comprehensive curriculum designed to provide equal educational opportunity for all pupils. Its educational philosophy emphasises the development of the whole person, integrating religious, social, physical and intellectual growth within an inclusive, learner‑centred framework. The school operates under the Deed of Trust for Community Schools, with joint patronage from the Archbishop of Dublin, the Loreto Sisters and the County Dublin Vocational Education Committee. As part of the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board, it benefits from a broad range of programmes and resources that support lifelong learning, community engagement and high‑quality teaching. Facilities include a modern new building, dedicated spaces for adult education, and digital tools such as the Tyro communication app and an online admissions portal, all aimed at fostering a supportive and forward‑looking learning environment.
History
Portmarnock Community School was opened in 1979 after being built by the Department of Education and Science. It was established under the Deed of Trust for Community Schools to serve the local community, with joint patrons comprising the Archbishop of Dublin, the Loreto Sisters and the County Dublin Vocational Education Committee. The school has since grown into a comprehensive, co‑educational secondary school committed to whole‑person development.