John Scottus Secondary School
Rathmichael, Co. Dublin
211 studentsMixedFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
211 students: 97 girls and 114 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 39
- 2nd year
- 32
- 3rd year
- 44
- TY
- 43
- 5th year
- 31
- 6th year
- 22
Transition Year: 43 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
- €6,615 a year (2027/28)
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
John Scottus Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Rathmichael, Co. Dublin (Eircode A98 FN12). John Scottus Secondary School has 211 students: 114 boys and 97 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 114 boys, 97 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- The John Scottus Education Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68071G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is John Scottus Secondary School?
- John Scottus Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Rathmichael, Co. Dublin (Eircode A98 FN12).
- How many students go to John Scottus Secondary School?
- John Scottus Secondary School has 211 students: 114 boys and 97 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of John Scottus Secondary School?
- Dr. Declan Kelly is the principal of John Scottus Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is John Scottus Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. John Scottus Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is John Scottus Secondary School fee-paying?
- Yes. John Scottus Secondary School is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of John Scottus Secondary School?
- John Scottus Secondary School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is The John Scottus Education Trust.
- Does John Scottus Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. John Scottus Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does John Scottus Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 43 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 John Scottus Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. John Scottus Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read John Scottus Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by John Scottus Secondary School's roll number, 68071G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near John Scottus Secondary School?
- The closest is Woodbrook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Scottus Secondary SchoolThis school | 211 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| Woodbrook CollegeBray | 1.2 km | 623 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Gerard's SchoolBray | 1.6 km | 623 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary SchoolBray | 2.0 km | 324 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste RaithínBré | 2.1 km | 326 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolBray | 3.1 km | 747 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Blackrock Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 18 | 3.3 km | 236 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Old ConnaFerndale Road
Rathmichael
Co. Dublin
A98FN12
- Principal: Dr. Declan Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 668 0828
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.johnscottus.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St. Peter's Primary School1.8 km
- St Annes Mixed NS1.9 km
- Ravenswell Primary School2.0 km
- St Kierans Special School2.0 km
- Rathmichael NS2.2 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 John Scottus Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar