Rosmini Community School
Drumcondra, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 139 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 49 girls, 90 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91344V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Rosmini Community School is a post‑primary institution situated in the heart of Drumcondra, Dublin. Operating under the patronage of the Rosminian Order and the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee, the school is fully approved by the Department of Education and Skills. It delivers an inclusive curriculum that caters for the physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual and aesthetic development of its learners, fostering a caring and friendly atmosphere where the rights of every student are respected. The school places a strong emphasis on high‑quality education within a creative community that values each individual. A dedicated special class for students with visual impairment enables these learners to access the mainstream curriculum with additional support, reflecting Rosmini’s commitment to accessibility and equality. Beyond academic provision, the school encourages participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, promoting self‑confidence, self‑esteem and the development of talents both inside and outside the classroom.
Applying to Rosmini Community 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 Rosmini Community 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 Rosmini Community 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 Rosmini Community School
How many pupils attend Rosmini Community School?
Rosmini Community School has 139 pupils enrolled, 49 girls and 90 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Rosmini Community School a DEIS school?
Yes. Rosmini Community School 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 Rosmini Community School?
Rosmini Community School has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.