St Mary's Diocesan School
Drogheda, Co. Louth
917 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 27 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
917 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 149
- 2nd year
- 180
- 3rd year
- 158
- TY
- 120
- 5th year
- 150
- 6th year
- 160
Transition Year: 120 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (158). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Voluntary contribution
- €80 a year. Per family
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
St Mary's Diocesan School is a voluntary secondary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TF24). St Mary's Diocesan School has 917 students: 917 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 917 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Meath
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63841E
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 Diocesan School?
- St Mary's Diocesan School is a voluntary secondary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TF24).
- How many students go to St Mary's Diocesan School?
- St Mary's Diocesan School has 917 students: 917 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Mary's Diocesan School?
- Catherina Mcnicholas is the principal of St Mary's Diocesan School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Mary's Diocesan School a mixed school?
- No. St Mary's Diocesan School is a boys' school.
- Is St Mary's Diocesan School fee-paying?
- No. St Mary's Diocesan 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 Diocesan School?
- St Mary's Diocesan School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Meath.
- Does St Mary's Diocesan School teach through Irish?
- No. St Mary's Diocesan School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Mary's Diocesan School have Transition Year?
- 120 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (158). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Mary's Diocesan School a DEIS school?
- No. St Mary's Diocesan School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Mary's Diocesan School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Mary's Diocesan School's roll number, 63841E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Mary's Diocesan School?
- The closest is Sacred Heart 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 Diocesan SchoolThis school | 917 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolDrogheda | 400 m | 717 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Our Lady's CollegeDrogheda | 1.9 km | 965 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Joseph's C.B.S.Drogheda | 2.1 km | 1,128 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Oliver's Community CollegeDrogheda | 2.1 km | 1,422 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Ballymakenny CollegeDrogheda | 2.5 km | 998 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Drogheda Grammar SchoolDrogheda | 3.1 km | 557 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Beamore RoadDrogheda
Co. Louth
A92TF24
- Principal: Catherina Mcnicholas on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 041 983 7581
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stmarysds.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- ABACAS School400 m
- St Marys Parish Primary School500 m
- SN Ard Mhuire C900 m
- Scoil na mBraithre Sn1.1 km
- SN Aonghusa1.1 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 St Mary's Diocesan School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar