Marist College
Athlone, Co. Westmeath
610 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Monday, 12 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 6 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
610 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 106
- 2nd year
- 99
- 3rd year
- 100
- TY
- 92
- 5th year
- 107
- 6th year
- 106
Transition Year: 92 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
Marist College is a voluntary secondary school in Athlone, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 RX31). Marist College has 610 students: 610 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 610 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Marist Brothers (Province of West Central Europe)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63190M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Marist College?
- Marist College is a voluntary secondary school in Athlone, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 RX31).
- How many students go to Marist College?
- Marist College has 610 students: 610 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Marist College?
- Michael Dermody is the principal of Marist College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Marist College a mixed school?
- No. Marist College is a boys' school.
- Is Marist College fee-paying?
- No. Marist College 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 Marist College?
- Marist College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Marist Brothers (Province of West Central Europe).
- Does Marist College teach through Irish?
- No. Marist College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Marist College have Transition Year?
- 92 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 Marist College a DEIS school?
- No. Marist College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Marist College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Marist College's roll number, 63190M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Marist College?
- The closest is Athlone Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marist CollegeThis school | 610 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No | |
| Athlone Community CollegeAthlone | 400 m | 1,117 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Our Lady's BowerAthlone | 400 m | 630 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Open night, Tue, 20 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste ChiaráinAthlone | 4.4 km | 1,040 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov | No | No |
| Moate Community SchoolMoate | 13.6 km | 913 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballymahon Vocational SchoolBallymahon | 18.9 km | 391 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mercy Secondary SchoolBallymahon | 19.1 km | 759 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Retreat RoadAthlone
Co. Westmeath
N37RX31
- Principal: Michael Dermody on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 090 647 4491
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.maristathlone.net
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Primary schools nearby
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- St Hildas Sp Sch300 m
- St Marys NS500 m
- Scoil na gCeithre Maistri600 m
- St Peters NS Snr1.2 km
- Athlone NS1.2 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 Marist College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar