Mercy Secondary School
Dublin 8, Co. Dublin
349 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
349 students: 192 girls and 157 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 60
- 2nd year
- 59
- 3rd year
- 72
- TY
- 58
- 5th year
- 55
- 6th year
- 45
Transition Year: 58 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (72). 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 Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 Y4X0). Mercy Secondary School has 349 students: 157 boys and 192 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 157 boys, 192 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
- 60872A
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Mercy Secondary School?
- Mercy Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 Y4X0).
- How many students go to Mercy Secondary School?
- Mercy Secondary School has 349 students: 157 boys and 192 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Mercy Secondary School?
- Michelle O'Kelly is the principal of Mercy Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Mercy Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. Mercy Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Mercy Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Mercy 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 Mercy Secondary School?
- Mercy Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Mercy Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Mercy Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Mercy Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 58 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (72). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Mercy Secondary School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Mercy 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 Mercy Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mercy Secondary School's roll number, 60872A, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Mercy Secondary School?
- The closest is Our Lady Of Mercy Secondary School. 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 Secondary SchoolThis school | 349 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Our Lady Of Mercy Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 700 m | 289 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Meanscoil Iognáid RísDublin 12 | 1.6 km | 521 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Assumption Secondary SchoolDublin 12 | 1.7 km | 270 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Loreto CollegeDublin 12 | 1.8 km | 320 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Clogher Road Community CollegeDublin 12 | 2.1 km | 297 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Kylemore CollegeDublin 10 | 2.2 km | 479 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Thomas Davis Street WestInchicore
Dublin 8
D08Y4X0
- Principal: Michelle O'Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 453 1262
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.mercyinchicore.ie
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Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar