Rosary College
Dublin 12, Co. Dublin
250 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
250 students: 125 girls and 125 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 32
- 2nd year
- 51
- 3rd year
- 47
- TY
- 24
- 5th year
- 59
- 6th year
- 37
Transition Year: 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (47). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
Rosary College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 R726). Rosary College has 250 students: 125 boys and 125 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 125 boys, 125 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Religious Sisters of Charity
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60841M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Rosary College?
- Rosary College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 R726).
- How many students go to Rosary College?
- Rosary College has 250 students: 125 boys and 125 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Rosary College?
- Angela Mary Mcnally is the principal of Rosary College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Rosary College a mixed school?
- Yes. Rosary College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Rosary College fee-paying?
- No. Rosary College 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 Rosary College?
- Rosary College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Religious Sisters of Charity.
- Does Rosary College teach through Irish?
- No. Rosary College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Rosary College have Transition Year?
- 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (47). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Rosary College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Rosary College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Rosary College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rosary College's roll number, 60841M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Rosary College?
- The closest is Clogher Road Community College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosary CollegeThis school | 250 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Clogher Road Community CollegeDublin 12 | 1.3 km | 297 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Loreto CollegeDublin 12 | 1.4 km | 320 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Our Lady Of Mercy Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 1.6 km | 289 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Presentation Community CollegeDublin 6W | 1.6 km | 443 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Templeogue CollegeDublin 6W | 1.6 km | 637 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Assumption Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 1.7 km | 270 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
Armagh RoadCrumlin
Dublin 12
D12R726
- Principal: Angela Mary Mcnally on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 455 5824
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.rosarycollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Eoin200 m
- Scoil Úna Naofa200 m
- St Damiens NS1.0 km
- Solas Hospital School1.1 km
- Marist National School1.3 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 Rosary College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar