The High School, Dublin

The High School is a 12–18 mixed, Church of Ireland, independent secondary school in Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland.

The High School
Address
Zion Road, Rathgar

,
D06YR68

Ireland
Coordinates53.305872°N 6.272937°W / 53.305872; -6.272937
Information
TypeIndependent secondary school
MottoWe are faithful to our trust
Religious affiliation(s)Church of Ireland
Established1870 (1870)
OversightThe Erasmus Smith Trust
PrincipalG A Forrest[1]
GenderMixed
Age range12–18
Colour(s)Black and Red   
YearbookThe Erasmian and Diocesan Times[2]
Websitewww.highschooldublin.com

It was established in 1870 at Harcourt Street before moving to Rathgar in 1971. It amalgamated with The Diocesan School for Girls in 1974, becoming co-educational.

In 2009, it was ranked as the best-performing school in Ireland in terms of progression to third-level education.[3]

The school offers a range of sports including rugby, cricket, tennis, badminton and athletics.

It is part of the Erasmus Smith Trust.[4]

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. "The High School, Dublin – Staff". highschooldublin.com. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  2. "Erasmian and Diocesan Times". highschooldublin.com. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  3. "High School ranks top in State, says new league table". The Irish Times. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  4. "The High School, Dublin – Background". highschooldublin.com. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  5. "The High School, Dublin – Hockey". highschooldublin.com. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  6. "Player profile: Roland Henry Shortt". CricketEurope. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
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