Rathdown School Dublin

Rathdown School is a co-educational, fee-paying secondary school located in Glenageary on the south side of Dublin. The school serves students from first year through sixth year of the Irish secondary system, typically aged 12 to 18. Rathdown follows the Irish National Curriculum, offering the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate programmes. The school is known for its warm, supportive community ethos and its commitment to nurturing each student's individual potential. Academic standards are high, and the school consistently achieves strong Leaving Certificate results. Rathdown School places significant emphasis on extracurricular activities, including a wide range of sports such as hockey, rugby, tennis, and swimming, as well as music, drama, and the arts. The school has an active student community life and encourages student leadership and participation. Located in the leafy suburb of Glenageary with good transport links to Dublin city, the school attracts students from across south Dublin and north Wicklow. Rathdown graduates are well-prepared for higher education in Ireland and abroad. The school is a valued institution in the south Dublin educational landscape.