Rathdown School Closes Boarding

Rathdown School closed its boarding provision after the Leaving Certificate examinations in June 2025. The decision, made by the Board of Governors of Rathdown School Trust, came after careful consideration and reflected both local and national trends in boarding school enrolment.

The decision followed a steady decline in boarding numbers over the past 15 years, despite efforts to increase enrolment. Combined with rising operational costs, the decline made it financially unviable to continue the boarding program.

Boarding had been a part of Rathdown School since 1878, and the school emphasised that while this marked the end of an era, the legacy of its boarding tradition will continue to influence Rathdown’s values and culture.

For further information, families are encouraged to contact bmoore@rathdownschool.ie.