St Mary's Secondary School
Dublin 11, Co. Dublin
830 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
830 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 149
- 2nd year
- 150
- 3rd year
- 141
- TY
- 111
- 5th year
- 145
- 6th year
- 134
Transition Year: 111 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (141). 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
St Mary's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 X478). St Mary's Secondary School has 830 students: 830 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 830 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60770P
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 Secondary School?
- St Mary's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 X478).
- How many students go to St Mary's Secondary School?
- St Mary's Secondary School has 830 students: 830 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Mary's Secondary School?
- Paul Clarke is the principal of St Mary's Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Mary's Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. St Mary's Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is St Mary's Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St Mary's 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 Mary's Secondary School?
- St Mary's Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does St Mary's Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St Mary's Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Mary's Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 111 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (141). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Mary's Secondary School a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Mary's Secondary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read St Mary's Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Mary's Secondary School's roll number, 60770P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Mary's Secondary School?
- The closest is Scoil Chaitriona. 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 Secondary SchoolThis school | 830 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Scoil ChaitrionaAth Cliath 9 | 700 m | 523 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| St Vincents C.B.S. GlasnevinDublin 11 | 900 m | 408 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Kevins CollegeDublin 11 | 1.1 km | 503 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
| Dominican CollegeDublin 9 | 1.6 km | 799 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Cabra Community CollegeDublin 7 | 1.6 km | 264 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | Yes |
| St. Aidan's C.B.S.Dublin 9 | 1.7 km | 725 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
St. Mary's Secondary SchoolHoly Faith Convent
Glasnevin
Dublin 11
D11X478
- Principal: Paul Clarke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 837 4413
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Brigids Convent200 m
- Glasnevin Educate Together NS300 m
- Glasnevin NS500 m
- St Michaels Hse Spec Sc600 m
- Gaelscoil Áine600 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 St Mary's Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar