Jesus & Mary Secondary School
Crossmolina, Co. Mayo
541 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
541 students: 274 girls and 267 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 70
- 2nd year
- 68
- 3rd year
- 111
- TY
- 58
- 5th year
- 129
- 6th year
- 105
Transition Year: 58 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (111). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
Jesus & Mary Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 W566). Jesus & Mary Secondary School has 541 students: 267 boys and 274 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 267 boys, 274 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64630T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Jesus & Mary Secondary School?
- Jesus & Mary Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 W566).
- How many students go to Jesus & Mary Secondary School?
- Jesus & Mary Secondary School has 541 students: 267 boys and 274 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Jesus & Mary Secondary School?
- Caroline Harrison is the principal of Jesus & Mary Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Jesus & Mary Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. Jesus & Mary Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Jesus & Mary Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Jesus & Mary 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 Jesus & Mary Secondary School?
- Jesus & Mary Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Jesus & Mary Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Jesus & Mary Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Jesus & Mary Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 58 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (111). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Jesus & Mary Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Jesus & Mary Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Jesus & Mary Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Jesus & Mary Secondary School's roll number, 64630T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Jesus & Mary Secondary School?
- The closest is St. Tiernan'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolThis school | 541 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St. Tiernan's CollegeBallina | 1.1 km | 253 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolBallina | 9.0 km | 551 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Moyne CollegeBallina | 10.0 km | 221 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Muredachs CollegeBallina | 10.3 km | 403 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Patrick's CollegeKillala | 14.7 km | 181 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolFoxford | 17.8 km | 482 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open night, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Gortnor AbbeyCrossmolina
F26W566
- Principal: Caroline Harrison on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 096 31194
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: gortnorabbey.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Crossmolina NS1.3 km
- Garracloon NS4.2 km
- Cloghans NS7.1 km
- SN Leath Ardan7.4 km
- Knockanillo NS7.8 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 Jesus & Mary Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar