Rockford Manor Secondary School
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
273 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Girls only currently
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Thursday, 12 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 20 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
273 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 40
- 2nd year
- 31
- 3rd year
- 43
- TY
- 48
- 5th year
- 57
- 6th year
- 54
Transition Year: 48 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Rockford Manor Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 H294). Rockford Manor Secondary School has 273 students: 273 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 273 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60081P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Rockford Manor Secondary School?
- Rockford Manor Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 H294).
- How many students go to Rockford Manor Secondary School?
- Rockford Manor Secondary School has 273 students: 273 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Rockford Manor Secondary School?
- Mary Gallagher is the principal of Rockford Manor Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Rockford Manor Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Rockford Manor Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is Rockford Manor Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Rockford Manor Secondary School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Rockford Manor Secondary School?
- Rockford Manor Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Rockford Manor Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Rockford Manor Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Rockford Manor Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 48 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Rockford Manor Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Rockford Manor Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Rockford Manor Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rockford Manor Secondary School's roll number, 60081P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Rockford Manor Secondary School?
- The closest is Newpark Comprehensive School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Manor Secondary SchoolThis school | 273 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Newpark Comprehensive SchoolBlackrock | 700 m | 884 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Christian Brothers CollegeDun Laoghaire | 1.0 km | 549 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Loreto College FoxrockDublin 18 | 1.8 km | 660 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Clonkeen CollegeBlackrock | 2.0 km | 635 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Holy Child Community SchoolSallynoggin | 2.2 km | 275 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Dominican CollegeBlackrock | 2.4 km | 521 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Stradbrook RdBlackrock
Co Dublin
A94H294
- Principal: Mary Gallagher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 280 1522
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.rockfordmanor.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Red Door Special School500 m
- Holy Family School600 m
- Scoil na nAingeal800 m
- St Oliver Plunkett Sp Sc900 m
- Kill-O'-The-Grange NS1.0 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Rockford Manor Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar