St Marys Secondary School
Dublin 13, Co. Dublin
230 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Students this year
230 students: 209 girls and 21 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 39
- 2nd year
- 48
- 3rd year
- 29
- TY
- 31
- 5th year
- 50
- 6th year
- 33
Transition Year: 31 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
St Marys Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 W208). St Marys Secondary School has 230 students: 21 boys and 209 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 21 boys, 209 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Religious Sisters of Charity
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60021U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Marys Secondary School?
- St Marys Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 W208).
- How many students go to St Marys Secondary School?
- St Marys Secondary School has 230 students: 21 boys and 209 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Marys Secondary School?
- Edel Greene is the principal of St Marys Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Marys Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. St Marys Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Marys Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St Marys 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 St Marys Secondary School?
- St Marys Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Religious Sisters of Charity.
- Does St Marys Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St Marys Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Marys Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 31 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 St Marys Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. St Marys Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Marys Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marys Secondary School's roll number, 60021U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Marys Secondary School?
- The closest is Pobalscoil Neasáin. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Secondary SchoolThis school | 230 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Pobalscoil NeasáinDublin 13 | 600 m | 831 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Fintan's High SchoolDublin 13 | 1.1 km | 714 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste ReachrannDublin 13 | 2.0 km | 453 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Grange Community CollegeDublin 13 | 2.0 km | 553 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Santa Sabina Dominican CollegeDublin 13 | 2.1 km | 754 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Belmayne Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 13 | 2.9 km | 595 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 26 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Main StreetBaldoyle
Dublin 13
D13W208
- Principal: Edel Greene on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 832 5591
- Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
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