St Vincent's Secondary School
Dundalk, Co. Louth
928 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 12pm (passed)Online application only
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
928 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 148
- 2nd year
- 168
- 3rd year
- 142
- TY
- 145
- 5th year
- 163
- 6th year
- 162
Transition Year: 145 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.
- Voluntary contribution
- €100 a year. Help shortfall between Department of Education grants and cost of running school
- 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 Vincent's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 EW81). St Vincent's Secondary School has 928 students: 928 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 928 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63900R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Vincent's Secondary School?
- St Vincent's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 EW81).
- How many students go to St Vincent's Secondary School?
- St Vincent's Secondary School has 928 students: 928 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Vincent's Secondary School?
- Deirdre Matthews is the principal of St Vincent's Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Vincent's Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. St Vincent's Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is St Vincent's Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St Vincent's 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 St Vincent's Secondary School?
- St Vincent's Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does St Vincent's Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St Vincent's Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Vincent's Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 145 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 Vincent's Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. St Vincent's Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Vincent's Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Vincent's Secondary School's roll number, 63900R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Vincent's Secondary School?
- The closest is St Mary's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Secondary SchoolThis school | 928 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Mary's CollegeDundalk | 600 m | 916 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Chú ChulainnDundalk | 600 m | 885 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| Colaiste RísDún Dealgan | 600 m | 616 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Stream | No |
| Dundalk Grammar SchoolDundalk | 1.5 km | 597 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Ó Fiaich CollegeDundalk | 2.1 km | 336 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Louis Secondary SchoolDundalk | 2.6 km | 524 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Seatown PlaceDundalk
Co. Louth
A91EW81
- Principal: Deirdre Matthews on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 087 743 4395
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stv.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Réalt na Mara School200 m
- Dun Dealgan NS300 m
- C.B.S. Primary500 m
- SN San Nioclas700 m
- St Nicholas Monastery NS1.0 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 Vincent's Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar