Rockbrook Park School
Rathfarnham, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 186 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60321J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rockbrook Park School is a boys’ secondary school for students aged 12‑18, situated on the foothills of the Dublin mountains within a scenic, distraction‑free campus. The school offers a six‑year programme covering the Junior Cycle, a Transition Year and the Senior Cycle, providing a broad curriculum that balances academic rigour with personal development. Classrooms and learning spaces are designed to foster independent thought and intellectual adventure, while extensive sporting facilities encourage physical health and teamwork. The ethos of Rockbrook is built on four core values – academic excellence, character development, collaboration with parents and a Catholic ethos. These guide a partnership‑focused approach where families and staff work together to nurture well‑rounded young men. Emphasis is placed on cultivating virtues such as hard work, courage, perseverance and service to others, preparing students for higher education, future careers and active citizenship. Faith formation is supported by Opus Dei, and the school welcomes pupils of all religious backgrounds, promoting respect and inclusivity throughout the community.
Applying to Rockbrook Park School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
View Rockbrook Park School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Rockbrook Park School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Rockbrook Park School
How many pupils attend Rockbrook Park School?
Rockbrook Park School has 186 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Rockbrook Park School a DEIS school?
No. Rockbrook Park School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Rockbrook Park School?
Rockbrook Park School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.