Blackrock College
A boys' secondary school in south County Dublin with a boarding Hall of Residence known as the Castle for boys aged 12-19.
- Research checked
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At a glance
- School type
- Independent, Faith-based · Private
- Official website
- blackrockcollege.com
Address: Blackrock College, Rock Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 FK84, Ireland
Academic
- Ages taught
- Not confirmed
- School admits
- Boyssource
- Day places
- Yessource
- Curriculum
- Not confirmed
- Qualifications
- Not confirmed
- Teaching languages
- ENsource
- Learning support
- Not confirmed
- English-language support
- English language classes on Saturday mornings by an external agency, at additional cost.source
- Size
- 90 boarders; 1,100 boys in the College (2026)source
Boarding
The school confirms that it offers boarding but its pages do not name a full, weekly or flexible option, so none is shown.
Admissions
- Entry points
- Applications for 3rd Year – 6th Year can be submitted at any time.source
- Application process
- First Year enrolment is through Willow Park Senior School; students in 2nd to 6th Year attend Blackrock College.source
- Assessments and interviews
- Not confirmed
- Documents
- Not confirmed
- Language requirements
- Not confirmed
- Deadlines
- from 1st October 2026 to 4PM, 22nd October 2026 (entry year 2027)source
- International applicants
- Accepted. The boarding page describes overseas boarders and an English-language class option.source
- Guardianship
- A local guardian is required. Boys whose parents live overseas must have a Guardian appointed for the duration of their enrolment.source
Fees
Fees not confirmed. The school has not published figures we could read, or we have not yet reviewed them. Contact the school for the current schedule.
Scholarships and financial assistance
No scholarships or financial assistance are confirmed here. That does not mean none exist: ask the school.
Inspection reports
No inspection report is recorded for this campus in our research yet.
Accreditation, registration and membership
No accreditation, registration or membership is recorded for this school in our research yet.
How to read this page
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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)