The High School is a 12–18 mixed, Church of Ireland, independent secondary school in Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland.
The High School | |
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Address | |
Zion Road, Rathgar , , D06YR68 | |
Coordinates | 53°18′21″N 6°16′23″W / 53.305872°N 6.272937°W |
Information | |
Type | Independent secondary school |
Motto | We are faithful to our trust |
Religious affiliation(s) | Church of Ireland |
Established | 1870 |
Oversight | The Erasmus Smith Trust |
Principal | G A Forrest[1] |
Gender | Mixed |
Age range | 12–18 |
Language | English |
Colour(s) | Black and Red |
Yearbook | The Erasmian and Diocesan Times[2] |
Website | www |
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. The school offers a range of sports including badminton, cricket, cross country, hockey, rugby and tennis.[3] In 2009, it was noted as the school with the highest rate of progression to third-level education.[4]
It is owned and overseen by the Erasmus Smith Trust.[5]