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The High School, Dublin

Coordinates: 53°18′21″N 6°16′23″W / 53.305872°N 6.272937°W / 53.305872; -6.272937
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The High School
Address
Map
Zion Road, Rathgar

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D06YR68

Coordinates53°18′21″N 6°16′23″W / 53.305872°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; 154 years ago (1870)
OversightThe Erasmus Smith Trust
PrincipalG A Forrest[1]
GenderMixed
Age range12–18
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Black and Red   
YearbookThe Erasmian and Diocesan Times[2]
Websitewww.highschooldublin.com

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

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]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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