Rosemont School
Sandyford, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 307 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60930L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rosemont School is a Catholic‑ethos secondary school for girls that blends academic rigour with a holistic approach to personal development. The curriculum is built around independent thinking, with a strong emphasis on ownership of learning – each pupil reflects on her strategies in class, extracurricular activities and study, supported by a one‑to‑one coaching system. Academic excellence is evident in consistently outstanding Leaving Certificate results across humanities, sciences, mathematics, business and creative subjects, while the school’s purpose‑built campus provides modern laboratories, collaborative learning spaces and facilities for sport, music, art and theatre. The school’s ethos, inspired by the teachings of St Josemaria and Opus Dei, promotes personal virtue, intellectual curiosity and community service. A three‑way partnership between parents, teachers and students underpins the educational model, with regular parental engagement in coaching meetings. A wide range of leadership, sport, cultural and entrepreneurial opportunities – from student council and Gaisce awards to European Youth Parliament and community volunteering – ensures students develop emotionally, spiritually and physically as well‑rounded individuals ready for higher education and societal contribution.
History
Rosemont School was founded in 1977 by a group of forward‑thinking parents who sought to create a Catholic girls’ school where academic excellence and parental partnership were central. The founders established a lasting ethos based on the message of St Josemaria, aiming to empower generations of young women through a collaborative educational journey.
Applying to Rosemont 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Rosemont School. 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 Rosemont School
How many pupils attend Rosemont School?
Rosemont School has 307 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Rosemont School a DEIS school?
No. Rosemont 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 Rosemont School?
Rosemont School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.