Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun

Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun is a Welsh-medium secondary comprehensive school located in Penywaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Established in 1995 to meet the demand for Welsh-medium secondary education in the area, it serves pupils aged 11 to 18 from the Cynon Valley and neighboring Merthyr Tydfil. The school has a strong academic record with a high pass rate at A-levels and is noted for excellent teaching quality and a supportive learning environment. Facilities include a sports hall, drama and music blocks, a 3G pitch, and recently upgraded science and technology classrooms, with many amenities accessible to the wider community. The school emphasizes student wellbeing, extracurricular engagement, and fostering pride in Welsh language and culture.