Our Lady Of Mercy College
Dublin 9, Co. Dublin
407 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
407 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 57
- 2nd year
- 55
- 3rd year
- 87
- TY
- 43
- 5th year
- 93
- 6th year
- 72
Transition Year: 43 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (87). 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
Our Lady Of Mercy College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 V327). Our Lady Of Mercy College has 407 students: 407 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 407 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60870T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Our Lady Of Mercy College?
- Our Lady Of Mercy College is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 V327).
- How many students go to Our Lady Of Mercy College?
- Our Lady Of Mercy College has 407 students: 407 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Our Lady Of Mercy College?
- Maura Gray is the principal of Our Lady Of Mercy College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Our Lady Of Mercy College a mixed school?
- No. Our Lady Of Mercy College is a girls' school.
- Is Our Lady Of Mercy College fee-paying?
- No. Our Lady Of Mercy 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 Our Lady Of Mercy College?
- Our Lady Of Mercy College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Our Lady Of Mercy College teach through Irish?
- No. Our Lady Of Mercy College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Our Lady Of Mercy College have Transition Year?
- 43 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (87). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Our Lady Of Mercy College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Our Lady Of Mercy College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Our Lady Of Mercy College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady Of Mercy College's roll number, 60870T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Our Lady Of Mercy College?
- The closest is Ellenfield Community College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Mercy CollegeThis school | 407 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Ellenfield Community CollegeDublin 9 | 700 m | 150 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. David's CollegeDublin 5 | 1.1 km | 550 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Maryfield CollegeDublin 9 | 1.2 km | 527 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Clonturk CollegeDublin 9 | 1.4 km | 968 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Aidan's C.B.S.Dublin 9 | 1.4 km | 725 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coolock Community CollegeDublin 17 | 1.6 km | 205 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
BeaumontDublin 9
D09V327
- Principal: Maura Gray on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 837 1478
- 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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