St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines
Dublin 6, Co. Dublin
500 studentsBoysFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
500 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 73
- 2nd year
- 75
- 3rd year
- 95
- TY
- 82
- 5th year
- 88
- 6th year
- 87
Transition Year: 82 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
- Fee-paying. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
At a glance
St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 CH79). St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines has 500 students: 500 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 500 boys
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- The Spiritan Education Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60560E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines?
- St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 CH79).
- How many students go to St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines?
- St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines has 500 students: 500 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines?
- Denis Murphy is the principal of St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines a mixed school?
- No. St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines is a boys' school.
- Is St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines fee-paying?
- Yes. St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines?
- St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is The Spiritan Education Trust.
- Does St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines teach through Irish?
- No. St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines have Transition Year?
- 82 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. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines a DEIS school?
- No. St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines's roll number, 60560E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines?
- The closest is Christian Brothers, Synge St.. 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. Mary's College C.S.Sp., RathminesThis school | 500 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| Christian Brothers, Synge St.Dublin | 700 m | 256 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Louis High SchoolDubllin 6 | 700 m | 690 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary SchoolDublin 6W | 800 m | 437 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Catholic University SchoolDublin 2 | 1.1 km | 544 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Presentation CollegeDublin.8 | 1.2 km | 262 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Sandford Park School LtdDublin 6 | 1.2 km | 437 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
73-79 Lower Rathmines RoadDublin 6
D06CH79
- Principal: Denis Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 499 5700
- 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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