St Mary's High School
Midleton, Co. Cork
762 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application only
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 29 OctoberIn writingAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 5 NovemberFailure to accept by this date results in offer withdrawalAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
762 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 139
- 2nd year
- 120
- 3rd year
- 118
- TY
- 127
- 5th year
- 137
- 6th year
- 121
Transition Year: 127 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 Mary's High School is a voluntary secondary school in Midleton, Co. Cork (Eircode P25 XC57). St Mary's High School has 762 students: 762 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 762 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62380M
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 High School?
- St Mary's High School is a voluntary secondary school in Midleton, Co. Cork (Eircode P25 XC57).
- How many students go to St Mary's High School?
- St Mary's High School has 762 students: 762 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Mary's High School?
- Uas. Donnacha O'Briain is the principal of St Mary's High School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Mary's High School a mixed school?
- No. St Mary's High School is a girls' school.
- Is St Mary's High School fee-paying?
- No. St Mary's High 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 High School?
- St Mary's High School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does St Mary's High School teach through Irish?
- No. St Mary's High School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Mary's High School have Transition Year?
- 127 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 Mary's High School a DEIS school?
- No. St Mary's High School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Mary's High School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Mary's High School's roll number, 62380M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Mary's High School?
- The closest is Christian Brothers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's High SchoolThis school | 762 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolMidleton | 100 m | 957 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Colman's Community CollegeMidleton | 300 m | 1,171 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Midleton CollegeMidleton | 800 m | 498 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St Aloysius CollegeCarrigtwohill | 6.2 km | 765 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Carrigtwohill Post PrimaryCarrigtwohill | 6.4 km | 912 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Carrignafoy Community CollegeCobh | 10.0 km | 322 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Castleredmond,Midleton,
Co. Cork.
P25XC57
- Principal: Uas. Donnacha O'Briain on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 463 1973
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stmarysmidleton.com
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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 St Mary's High School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar