St. Mary's Secondary School
Ballina, Co. Mayo
551 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Open night
- Thursday, 22 October, 6pmEnrolment Information EveningAdd to calendar
- Open day
- Friday, 6 NovemberExperience & Explore Day - Subject Sampling DayAdd to calendar
- Applications close
- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 27 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 11 DecemberAdd to calendar
From the school's website (1), the school's website (2), checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
551 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 97
- 2nd year
- 104
- 3rd year
- 99
- TY
- 88
- 5th year
- 71
- 6th year
- 92
Transition Year: 88 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 Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 YXC7). St. Mary's Secondary School has 551 students: 551 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 551 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64520M
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 Secondary School?
- St. Mary's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 YXC7).
- How many students go to St. Mary's Secondary School?
- St. Mary's Secondary School has 551 students: 551 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Mary's Secondary School?
- Robert O Reilly is the principal of St. Mary's Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Mary's Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. St. Mary's Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is St. Mary's Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St. Mary'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. Mary's Secondary School?
- St. Mary's Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does St. Mary's Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St. Mary's Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Mary's Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 88 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 Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. St. Mary's Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Mary's Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Mary's Secondary School's roll number, 64520M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Mary's Secondary School?
- 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. Mary's Secondary SchoolThis school | 551 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Moyne CollegeBallina | 1.4 km | 221 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Muredachs CollegeBallina | 1.5 km | 403 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolCrossmolina | 9.0 km | 541 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Tiernan's CollegeBallina | 10.0 km | 253 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolPier Road, Enniscrone | 11.8 km | 244 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Patrick's CollegeKillala | 14.6 km | 181 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Slí EctraBallina
Co Mayo
F26YXC7
- Principal: Robert O Reilly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 096 70333
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stmarysballina.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Nicholas Special School100 m
- St Dympnas Special School100 m
- Scoil Íosa300 m
- Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol1.4 km
- Saint Michaels NS1.5 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 Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar