Sancta Maria College
Dublin 16, Co. Dublin
577 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
577 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 104
- 2nd year
- 93
- 3rd year
- 120
- TY
- 55
- 5th year
- 97
- 6th year
- 108
Transition Year: 55 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (120). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
Sancta Maria College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 V389). Sancta Maria College has 577 students: 577 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 577 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60341P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Sancta Maria College?
- Sancta Maria College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 V389).
- How many students go to Sancta Maria College?
- Sancta Maria College has 577 students: 577 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Sancta Maria College?
- Sorcha Kennedy is the principal of Sancta Maria College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Sancta Maria College a mixed school?
- No. Sancta Maria College is a girls' school.
- Is Sancta Maria College fee-paying?
- No. Sancta Maria College 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 Sancta Maria College?
- Sancta Maria College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Sancta Maria College teach through Irish?
- No. Sancta Maria College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Sancta Maria College have Transition Year?
- 55 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (120). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Sancta Maria College a DEIS school?
- No. Sancta Maria College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Sancta Maria College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Sancta Maria College's roll number, 60341P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Sancta Maria College?
- The closest is Coláiste Éanna. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sancta Maria CollegeThis school | 577 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste ÉannaDublin 16 | 400 m | 618 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St. Colmcille's Community SchoolDublin 16 | 1.0 km | 727 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Loreto High SchoolDublin 14 | 1.6 km | 625 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Our Ladys SchoolDublin 6W | 1.8 km | 799 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste an PhiarsaighDublin 14 | 1.8 km | 296 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St Mac Dara's Community CollegeDublin 6W | 2.1 km | 915 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Ballyroan CrescentRathfarnham
Dublin 16
D16V389
- Principal: Sorcha Kennedy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 493 4887
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Saplings Special School100 m
- St Patrick GNS300 m
- Ballyroan B NS700 m
- St Colmcille Senior NS800 m
- Scoil Colmcille Naofa800 m
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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Sancta Maria College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar