Rockbrook Park School
Dublin 16, Co. Dublin
186 studentsBoysFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 21 OctoberOnline application onlyAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
186 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 29
- 2nd year
- 46
- 3rd year
- 28
- TY
- 36
- 5th year
- 29
- 6th year
- 18
Transition Year: 36 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
- Fee-paying. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
At a glance
Rockbrook Park School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 P897). Rockbrook Park School has 186 students: 186 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 186 boys
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Famed Company Limited by Guarantee
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60321J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Rockbrook Park School?
- Rockbrook Park School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 P897).
- How many students go to Rockbrook Park School?
- Rockbrook Park School has 186 students: 186 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Rockbrook Park School?
- Jude Mulligan is the principal of Rockbrook Park School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Rockbrook Park School a mixed school?
- No. Rockbrook Park School is a boys' school.
- Is Rockbrook Park School fee-paying?
- Yes. Rockbrook Park School is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Rockbrook Park School?
- Rockbrook Park School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Famed Company Limited by Guarantee.
- Does Rockbrook Park School teach through Irish?
- No. Rockbrook Park School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Rockbrook Park School have Transition Year?
- 36 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 Rockbrook Park School a DEIS school?
- No. Rockbrook Park School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Rockbrook Park School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rockbrook Park School's roll number, 60321J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Rockbrook Park School?
- The closest is St. Colmcille's Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbrook Park SchoolThis school | 186 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No | |
| St. Colmcille's Community SchoolDublin 16 | 2.0 km | 727 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Columba's CollegeDublin 16 | 2.2 km | 357 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Firhouse Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 24 | 2.2 km | 411 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Sancta Maria CollegeDublin 16 | 2.5 km | 577 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste ÉannaDublin 16 | 2.7 km | 618 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Ballinteer Community SchoolDublin 16 | 3.4 km | 415 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Edmondstown RoadRathfarnham
Dublin 16
D16P897
- Principal: Jude Mulligan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 493 3204
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.rockbrook.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Bhaile Eamonn700 m
- Whitechurch Nat School1.6 km
- Scoil Mhuire2.0 km
- Saplings Special School2.5 km
- St Patrick GNS2.7 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Rockbrook Park School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar