Rockboro school in Cork will 'not open this September' after drop in pupil numbers 

An email sent to parents today confirmed the school will pause operations to 'restructure'
Rockboro school in Cork will 'not open this September' after drop in pupil numbers 

It is one of Ireland’s only fee-paying primary schools and has provided education at a cost of €5,000 per child per year.

Cork city's Rockboro NS has confirmed to parents that it will not be reopening this September to current and incoming students after a “drop in enrollment following the covid period.” 

It is one of Ireland’s only fee-paying primary schools and has provided education at a cost of €5,000 per child per year. It is independent of the State or any religious organization and relies entirely on school fees and donations.

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