Rosary College
Crumlin, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 250 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 125 girls, 125 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60841M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rosary College is a small, co‑educational secondary school situated in the Crumlin area of Dublin. Established by the Religious Sisters of Charity, the college provides a nurturing environment that welcomes students from all religious traditions. The school’s ethos centres on educating the whole person, fostering the development of each pupil’s full potential and preparing them for the varied roles they will assume in life. Core values such as justice, mutual respect, equality and tolerance underpin a positive self‑image and confidence, encouraging learners to achieve the highest standards academically and personally. The college prides itself on a gentle, caring atmosphere where strong relationships are cultivated between staff, students, management and the wider community. This collaborative spirit promotes partnership with parents and creates a warm, friendly setting in which creativity is nurtured and students feel secure, valued and motivated to flourish. With an enrolment of approximately 200 pupils, Rosary College offers a close‑knit community that supports individual growth while maintaining high expectations for achievement.
History
Rosary College was founded in 1966 by the Religious Sisters of Charity to provide second‑level education for teenage girls in Dublin 12. The school entered the Free Scheme in the late 1960s and the current building was completed in 1968. Following the closure of a nearby boys’ school, the college began admitting boys in 2004, becoming a co‑educational institution. Today the school enrols around 200 students.
Applying to Rosary College
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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Rosary College. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- 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 Rosary College
How many pupils attend Rosary College?
Rosary College has 250 pupils enrolled, 125 girls and 125 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Rosary College a DEIS school?
Yes. Rosary College is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Rosary College?
Rosary College has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.