Jesus & Mary Secondary School
Galway, Co. Galway
658 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 6 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Monday, 23 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
658 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 114
- 2nd year
- 122
- 3rd year
- 110
- TY
- 102
- 5th year
- 116
- 6th year
- 94
Transition Year: 102 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
Jesus & Mary Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 D9H3). Jesus & Mary Secondary School has 658 students: 658 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 658 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63001G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Jesus & Mary Secondary School?
- Jesus & Mary Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 D9H3).
- How many students go to Jesus & Mary Secondary School?
- Jesus & Mary Secondary School has 658 students: 658 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Jesus & Mary Secondary School?
- Ann Marie Flannery is the principal of Jesus & Mary Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Jesus & Mary Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Jesus & Mary Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is Jesus & Mary Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Jesus & Mary 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 Jesus & Mary Secondary School?
- Jesus & Mary Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Jesus & Mary Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Jesus & Mary Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Jesus & Mary Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 102 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 Jesus & Mary Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Jesus & Mary Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Jesus & Mary Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Jesus & Mary Secondary School's roll number, 63001G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Jesus & Mary Secondary School?
- The closest is Coláiste Einde. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolThis school | 658 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Coláiste EindeGalway | 200 m | 808 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Dominican CollegeGalway | 1.0 km | 564 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Muire MáthairGalway | 1.7 km | 738 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Iognáid S.J.Gaillimh | 2.0 km | 637 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Joseph's CollegeGalway | 2.3 km | 791 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste na CoiribeGaillimh | 2.4 km | 711 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Yes | No |
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Contact
Threadneedle RoadSalthill
Galway
H91D9H3
- Principal: Ann Marie Flannery on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 529 500
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.salerno.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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Jesus & Mary Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar