St Muredachs College
Ballina, Co. Mayo
403 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Students this year
403 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 65
- 2nd year
- 70
- 3rd year
- 68
- TY
- 75
- 5th year
- 56
- 6th year
- 69
Transition Year: 75 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 Muredachs College is a voluntary secondary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 FF25). St Muredachs College has 403 students: 403 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 403 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Archbishop of Killala and Tuam
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64510J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Muredachs College?
- St Muredachs College is a voluntary secondary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 FF25).
- How many students go to St Muredachs College?
- St Muredachs College has 403 students: 403 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Muredachs College?
- Wayne Walsh is the principal of St Muredachs College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Muredachs College a mixed school?
- No. St Muredachs College is a boys' school.
- Is St Muredachs College fee-paying?
- No. St Muredachs 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 Muredachs College?
- St Muredachs College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Archbishop of Killala and Tuam.
- Does St Muredachs College teach through Irish?
- No. St Muredachs College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Muredachs College have Transition Year?
- 75 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 Muredachs College a DEIS school?
- No. St Muredachs College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Muredachs College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Muredachs College's roll number, 64510J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Muredachs College?
- The closest is Moyne 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 Muredachs CollegeThis school | 403 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Moyne CollegeBallina | 400 m | 221 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolBallina | 1.5 km | 551 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolCrossmolina | 10.3 km | 541 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Tiernan's CollegeBallina | 11.3 km | 253 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolPier Road, Enniscrone | 11.6 km | 244 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolFoxford | 15.0 km | 482 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open night, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Sligo RoadBallina
Co Mayo
F26FF25
- Principal: Wayne Walsh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 096 21298
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stmuredachscollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Saint Michaels NS1.0 km
- Scoil Íosa1.3 km
- St Dympnas Special School1.5 km
- St Nicholas Special School1.5 km
- Quignamanger NS2.0 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 Muredachs College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar