St Mary's College
Dundalk, Co. Louth
916 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Students this year
916 students: 384 girls and 532 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 146
- 2nd year
- 162
- 3rd year
- 172
- TY
- 147
- 5th year
- 140
- 6th year
- 149
Transition Year: 147 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 College is a voluntary secondary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 W838). St Mary's College has 916 students: 532 boys and 384 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 532 boys, 384 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Marist Education Authority
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63890R
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 College?
- St Mary's College is a voluntary secondary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 W838).
- How many students go to St Mary's College?
- St Mary's College has 916 students: 532 boys and 384 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Mary's College?
- Alan Gerard Craven is the principal of St Mary's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Mary's College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Mary's College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Mary's College fee-paying?
- No. St Mary's 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 St Mary's College?
- St Mary's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Marist Education Authority.
- Does St Mary's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Mary's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Mary's College have Transition Year?
- 147 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 College a DEIS school?
- No. St Mary's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Mary's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Mary's College's roll number, 63890R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Mary's College?
- The closest is Colaiste Rís. 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 CollegeThis school | 916 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Colaiste RísDún Dealgan | 300 m | 616 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Stream | No |
| St Vincent's Secondary SchoolDundalk | 600 m | 928 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Chú ChulainnDundalk | 1.0 km | 885 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| Dundalk Grammar SchoolDundalk | 1.5 km | 597 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St Louis Secondary SchoolDundalk | 2.0 km | 524 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| De La Salle CollegeDundalk | 2.1 km | 755 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
St.Marys College,St. Marys Road,
Dundalk
Co.Louth
A91W838
- Principal: Alan Gerard Craven on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 042 933 9977
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.maristdundalk.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN San Nioclas100 m
- C.B.S. Primary300 m
- Castletown Rd Convent500 m
- St Nicholas Monastery NS500 m
- Réalt na Mara School600 m
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 College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar