Mercy College Coolock
Dublin 5, Co. Dublin
402 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
402 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 45
- 2nd year
- 55
- 3rd year
- 93
- TY
- 56
- 5th year
- 89
- 6th year
- 64
Transition Year: 56 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (93). 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
Mercy College Coolock is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 C958). Mercy College Coolock has 402 students: 402 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 402 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
- 60871V
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Mercy College Coolock?
- Mercy College Coolock is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 C958).
- How many students go to Mercy College Coolock?
- Mercy College Coolock has 402 students: 402 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Mercy College Coolock?
- Patricia Dwyer is the principal of Mercy College Coolock, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Mercy College Coolock a mixed school?
- No. Mercy College Coolock is a girls' school.
- Is Mercy College Coolock fee-paying?
- No. Mercy College Coolock 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 Mercy College Coolock?
- Mercy College Coolock has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Mercy College Coolock teach through Irish?
- No. Mercy College Coolock teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Mercy College Coolock have Transition Year?
- 56 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (93). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Mercy College Coolock a DEIS school?
- Yes. Mercy College Coolock is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Mercy College Coolock's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mercy College Coolock's roll number, 60871V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Mercy College Coolock?
- The closest is Chanel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy College CoolockThis school | 402 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Chanel CollegeDublin 5 | 400 m | 451 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Marys Secondary SchoolDublin 5 | 800 m | 320 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. David's CollegeDublin 5 | 1.4 km | 550 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Pauls CollegeDublin | 1.5 km | 650 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coolock Community CollegeDublin 17 | 1.5 km | 205 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| The Donahies Community SchoolDublin 13 | 1.8 km | 488 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
St Brendan's DriveMalahide Road
Coolock
Dublin 5
D05C958
- Principal: Patricia Dwyer on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 848 0888
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.mercycoolock.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Caitriona Naionain100 m
- SN Caitriona Girls100 m
- Scoil Bhreandain200 m
- Scoil Neasain500 m
- St Brigids Convent NS1.0 km
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 Mercy College Coolock for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar