Academic Profile

Rockwell College boasts a range of exceptional academic facilities, including:

• Science Labs: Four state-of-the-art science labs equipped to enhance scientific exploration.
• Computer Rooms: Three dedicated computer rooms to facilitate digital learning.
• Lecture Theatre: An impressive 80-seater tiered lecture theatre, perfect for guest speakers, student presentations, and staff discussions.
• Art Room: A contemporary space with inspiring views of the lake, fostering student creativity. Complete with a kiln to facilitate ceramics.
• Home Economics Kitchen: A fully equipped kitchen supporting both Junior and Senior level Home Economics curriculum.

All rooms are equipped with projectors, laptops, and visualizers, ensuring an enriched learning experience. Additionally, mobile laptop trolleys are available for classroom use, enhancing accessibility to technology and learning resources.

• A Tradition of Excellence: Rockwell College boasts a storied tradition of delivering exceptional education to both day pupils and boarders.
• Consistent Excellence: Our Rockwell College pupils consistently achieve top-tier results in the leaving certificate examination, showcasing their unwavering commitment to academic success.
• Higher Education Pursuits: An impressive 98% of our students choose to further their education at the third level, spanning across prestigious institutions in Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
• Scholarly Achievements: Rockwell college pupils are not only recognized but celebrated in third-level scholarship programs, showcasing their remarkable academic abilities. Every year, they earn scholarships from esteemed institutions such as Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and University College Cork.

Leaving Certificate Results:

• 2022: An impressive 48% of students attained over 500 points in their Leaving Certificate examinations.
• 2021: A remarkable 38% of students achieved over 500 points, showcasing their exceptional dedication.
• 2020: Demonstrating consistent excellence, 33% of students received over 500 points, a testament to their hard work.
• 2019: Another exceptional year, with 31% of students securing over 500 points, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence.

H1 Grades:

• 2022: Continuation of excellence with 8 students achieving H1 grades.
• 2019: Remarkable achievement as 8 students secured H1 grades.
• 2019: Garnering national recognition, our students achieved the top Accounting results in Ireland.
• 2018: Noteworthy accomplishment with the top Business result in Ireland, showcasing our commitment to quality education.

The Department of Education inspectors consistently highlight the exceptional quality of education at Rockwell College. This achievement is anchored in the collaborative and supportive approach of our dedicated teachers. This positive teacher-student relationship, coupled with the excellent facilities available to our pupils, cultivates an optimal environment for young individuals to unlock and fullfill their academic potential.