We extend a warm welcome to all prospective First Year students and their parents and guardians who are considering Presentation College Headford for September 2027.
Unfortunately, due to ongoing industrial action, we are unable to host our annual Open Night as planned. While we are disappointed that we cannot welcome families into our school at this time, we hope to arrange an opportunity to visit once the industrial action has concluded.
In the meantime, our Principal and Deputy Principals have prepared a short video introducing our school community, outlining the admissions process and highlighting some important information for incoming First Year students.
We encourage all prospective families to watch the video and explore the information below.
Friday, 16 October 2026: Applications open
Monday, 16 November 2026: Closing date for applications
Monday, 30 November 2026: Applicants notified of decisions by this date
Friday, 8 January 2027: Deadline for acceptance of offers
Applications are completed online through our NameDown admissions portal.
Admissions Information, Policy and Application Portal
Following acceptance of an offer of a place, parents and students will proceed to Stage Two of the admissions process, during which they will indicate their preferred optional subjects.
To assist families in making informed decisions, we encourage parents and students to explore the following resources together:
CareersPortal – Junior Cycle Subject Explorer – Information about Junior Cycle subjects and what students can expect to learn.
NCCA – Subject Information – Resources to support parents and students in understanding subject options.
These resources provide general information on Junior Cycle subjects. The subject options available at PCH will be outlined as part of Stage Two.
In September 2026, Presentation College Headford successfully introduced our one-to-one Chromebook programme for all incoming First Year students, giving them access to technology at their fingertips to support everyday teaching and learning.
This programme will continue for our incoming First Years in September 2027, with all students required to have a Chromebook as part of our school’s digital learning model.
We are currently engaging with a number of suppliers to secure the best combination of product, service and value for money for parents.
A dedicated information evening will be held in early 2027 for families who have accepted a place, where full details of the programme and purchasing arrangements will be provided.
At Presentation College Headford, we are proud of our welcoming and supportive school community, where every student is encouraged to be the best they can be.
We thank you for considering PCH and look forward to welcoming our next generation of First Year students in September 2027.
The story of Presentation College Headford began on Friday, August 26th 1942, in a disused army hut behind the presbytery. The founders of the new school were the Presentation Sisters, who had been involved in primary education in Headford since 1906. At first, the new secondary school catered for girls only.
In its opening year, there were seventeen students in first year and twenty in second year. By 1946, the demand for more space necessitated the use of the parochial hall and the convent dining room as classrooms.
A quick guided tour for first years August 2020
The Presentation Sisters are women who have responded to the call to follow Christ in the spirit of our founder Venerable Nano Nagle. Inspired by her example, they are dedicated to reaching out to those on the margins by engaging in compassionate service.
They are a Roman Catholic, international religious Congregation. They participate in the mission of Jesus by working for the transformation of unjust systems, the integrity of creation and the flourishing of humanity and the earth.
Here in PCH we endeavour to carry on the Charism of our founding Presentation Sisters by striving for excellence in a caring, committed, just, Christian education community.
