Loreto Secondary School
Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
1,220 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 4pmOnline application onlyAdd to calendar
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Students this year
1,220 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 207
- 2nd year
- 176
- 3rd year
- 222
- TY
- 201
- 5th year
- 224
- 6th year
- 190
Transition Year: 201 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Loreto Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K32 R248). Loreto Secondary School has 1,220 students: 1,220 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 1,220 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Loreto Education Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60010P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Loreto Secondary School?
- Loreto Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K32 R248).
- How many students go to Loreto Secondary School?
- Loreto Secondary School has 1,220 students: 1,220 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Loreto Secondary School?
- Niamh Mcnally is the principal of Loreto Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Loreto Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Loreto Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is Loreto Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Loreto Secondary School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Loreto Secondary School?
- Loreto Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Loreto Education Trust.
- Does Loreto Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Loreto Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Loreto Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 201 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Loreto Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Loreto Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Loreto Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Loreto Secondary School's roll number, 60010P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Loreto Secondary School?
- The closest is Balbriggan Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto Secondary SchoolThis school | 1,220 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Balbriggan Community CollegeBalbriggan | 200 m | 686 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Ardgillan Community CollegeBalbriggan | 1.3 km | 1,014 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Bremore Educate Together Secondary SchoolBalbriggan | 1.5 km | 824 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Ghlór na MaraBaile Brigín | 1.6 km | 520 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Franciscan CollegeGormanston | 4.2 km | 321 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Skerries Community CollegeSkerries | 5.9 km | 1,025 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Brick LaneBalbriggan
Co Dublin
K32R248
- Principal: Niamh Mcnally on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 841 1594
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.loretobalbriggan.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Peadar agus Pol N300 m
- Crannog Nua Special School400 m
- St Molaga Senior NS500 m
- S N Naomh Teresa1.2 km
- Bracken Educate Together NS1.3 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Loreto Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar