Dominican College, PORTSTEWART
Dominican College is a grammar school for pupils in Portstewart.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Dominican College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Dominican College is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
676 pupils are enrolled, 21% are entitled to free school meals and 41% are Catholic and 27% Protestant.
112 pupils (17% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 22 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Dominican College are Loreto College (3.2 miles), Coleraine Grammar (3.4 miles), Coleraine College (3.7 miles) and North Coast Integrated College (3.9 miles).
Loreto CollegeColeraine GrammarColeraine CollegeNorth Coast Integrated College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Dominican College.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Budds Roundabout, 120 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Dominican College are St Colum's Primary School (0.2 miles) and Portstewart Primary School (0.4 miles). As a grammar school, Dominican College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Dominican College in April 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (101 pupils)
83.2%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
99%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (74 pupils)
64.9%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
98.6%
2+ A-levels at A* to E
Equivalent qualifications count towards these figures.
The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
Keep up with Dominican College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
112
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
16.6%
of pupils enrolled
22
With a statement (stage 3)
90
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Dominican College
Questions parents ask about Dominican College
When was Dominican College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Dominican College in April 2026.
What are exam results like at Dominican College?
In 2024/25, of the 101 Year 12 pupils at Dominican College, 83.2% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 99% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 74 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 64.9% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 98.6% achieved two or more at A* to E. The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
How are places allocated at Dominican College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Dominican College are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Dominican College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Dominican College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Dominican College?
Dominican College is at 2 STRAND ROAD, PORTSTEWART, LONDONDERRY, BT55 7PF.