Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Secondary School?

Evelyn Mc Loughlin is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Scoil Mhuire Secondary School a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire Secondary School takes both boys and girls.

Is Scoil Mhuire Secondary School fee-paying?

No. Scoil Mhuire 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 Scoil Mhuire Secondary School?

Scoil Mhuire Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.

Does Scoil Mhuire Secondary School teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire Secondary School a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire 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 Scoil Mhuire Secondary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire Secondary School's roll number, 62770C, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Scoil Mhuire Secondary School?

The closest is Crana College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Scoil Mhuire Secondary School

Buncrana, Co. Donegal

885 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY

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Students this year

885 students: 430 girls and 455 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 153
2nd year: 118
3rd year: 161
TY: 151
5th year: 146
6th year: 156

Transition Year: 151 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

Scoil Mhuire Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Buncrana, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 PN53). Scoil Mhuire Secondary School has 885 students: 455 boys and 430 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 455 boys, 430 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: 62770C

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Mhuire Secondary School?: Scoil Mhuire Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Buncrana, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 PN53).
How many students go to Scoil Mhuire Secondary School?: Scoil Mhuire Secondary School has 885 students: 455 boys and 430 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Secondary School?: Evelyn Mc Loughlin is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Scoil Mhuire Secondary School a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Scoil Mhuire Secondary School fee-paying?: No. Scoil Mhuire 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 Scoil Mhuire Secondary School?: Scoil Mhuire Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
Does Scoil Mhuire Secondary School teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Scoil Mhuire Secondary School have Transition Year?: 151 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 Scoil Mhuire Secondary School a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire 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 Scoil Mhuire Secondary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire Secondary School's roll number, 62770C, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Scoil Mhuire Secondary School?: The closest is Crana College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Scoil Mhuire Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire Secondary SchoolThis school		885	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Crana CollegeBuncrana	400 m	585	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Coláiste EoghainBun Cranncha	1.5 km	13	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Mulroy CollegeLetterkenny	16.2 km	617	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Open day, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Loreto Community SchoolMilford	16.6 km	810	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Carndonagh Community SchoolCarndonagh	17.7 km	1,119	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Coláiste AilighLeitir Ceanainn	25.2 km	324	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No

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Contact

St. Oran's Road
Buncrana
Co. Donegal
F93PN53

Principal: Evelyn Mc Loughlin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 936 1065
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.scoilmhuirebuncrana.ie
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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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