St Marys Secondary School
Dublin 5, Co. Dublin
320 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY
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Students this year
320 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 60
- 2nd year
- 59
- 3rd year
- 37
- TY
- 58
- 5th year
- 61
- 6th year
- 45
Transition Year: 58 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 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 K588). St Marys Secondary School has 320 students: 320 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 320 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
- 60791A
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 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 K588).
- How many students go to St Marys Secondary School?
- St Marys Secondary School has 320 students: 320 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Marys Secondary School?
- Niamh Sullivan 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?
- No. St Marys Secondary School is a girls' school.
- 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 Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- 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?
- 58 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?
- Yes. St Marys 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 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, 60791A, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Marys Secondary School?
- The closest is Mercy College Coolock. 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 | 320 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Mercy College CoolockDublin 5 | 800 m | 402 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Pauls CollegeDublin | 900 m | 650 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Chanel CollegeDublin 5 | 1.0 km | 451 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St. David's CollegeDublin 5 | 1.1 km | 550 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Mount Temple Comprehensive SchoolDublin 3 | 1.8 km | 903 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Manor House SchoolDublin 5 | 1.9 km | 652 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Offers by, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
Brookwood MeadowKillester
Dublin 5
D05K588
- Principal: Niamh Sullivan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 831 0963
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Brigids Convent NS200 m
- Scoil Neasain500 m
- St Brigids Boys NS600 m
- Scoil Bhreandain700 m
- SN Caitriona Naionain700 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 Marys Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar