The Mulhuddart (Maple House) pass rate in context
In 2023, 44.1% of candidates passed their driving test at the Mulhuddart (Maple House) centre. That's one of the harder RSA centres in Ireland, ranking 57th out of 60 centres nationally.
To put that in perspective: the national average pass rate for Category B (car) tests is 52.3%. Mulhuddart (Maple House) underperforms this benchmark by 8.2 percentage points. Candidates here face a tougher challenge than the average Irish learner.
Mulhuddart (Maple House) pass rate (44.1%) shown against the national average of 52.3% (marked with a black line).
Historical trend at Mulhuddart (Maple House)
Pass rates at individual RSA centres can fluctuate year-over-year based on factors like examiner allocation, tester shortages, route changes, and candidate preparation levels. Looking at historical data helps identify whether a centre is consistently difficult or easier, or if the current figure is an outlier.
Mulhuddart (Maple House)'s 2023 figure of 44.1% reflects the centre's historical position as one of Ireland's more challenging. Annual comparisons should be made carefully — the period from 2020-2022 was affected by pandemic-related disruptions to testing, which temporarily altered pass rate patterns across all centres.
Mulhuddart (Maple House) compared to other centres in Dublin
There are 8 other RSA test centres in Dublin. Here's how Mulhuddart (Maple House) stacks up:
| Centre | Pass Rate 2023 | vs Mulhuddart (Maple House) |
|---|---|---|
| Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange | 53.2% | +9.1 pp |
| Churchtown | 48.2% | +4.1 pp |
| Raheny | 47.5% | +3.4 pp |
| Killester | 47.3% | +3.2 pp |
| Tallaght | 46.2% | +2.1 pp |
| Mulhuddart | 45.3% | +1.2 pp |
| Mulhuddart (Maple House) | 44.1% | – |
| Finglas | 38.6% | -5.5 pp |
| Charlestown | 38.2% | -5.9 pp |
What this means for your preparation
Given the 44.1% pass rate, thorough local preparation and pre-test lessons with an instructor familiar with the area are strongly recommended. The fundamentals still apply regardless of centre difficulty:
- Local familiarity. The examiner can take you anywhere within approximately 5 km of the centre. Practice extensively in the roads and estates within that radius.
- Pre-test lesson. A 60-90 minute lesson with a Mulhuddart (Maple House)-area instructor immediately before your test is arguably the single highest-ROI preparation step for any centre.
- Manoeuvres. Reversing around a corner, three-point turns, and hill starts should be automatic before test day.
- Observations. The biggest cause of failure across all centres is insufficient mirror checks and blind spot observations.
- Documentation. From March 2026, a physical motor insurance certificate is mandatory. Read the full rule
For centre-specific guidance, see our tips for passing at Mulhuddart (Maple House) and the common test routes in the area.