Sancta Maria College
Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
571 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 4 DecemberAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
571 students: 278 girls and 293 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 66
- 2nd year
- 75
- 3rd year
- 120
- TY
- 127
- 5th year
- 94
- 6th year
- 89
Transition Year: 127 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
Sancta Maria College is a voluntary secondary school in Louisburgh, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 NY64). Sancta Maria College has 571 students: 293 boys and 278 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 293 boys, 278 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64660F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Sancta Maria College?
- Sancta Maria College is a voluntary secondary school in Louisburgh, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 NY64).
- How many students go to Sancta Maria College?
- Sancta Maria College has 571 students: 293 boys and 278 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Sancta Maria College?
- Aine Moran is the principal of Sancta Maria College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Sancta Maria College a mixed school?
- Yes. Sancta Maria College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Sancta Maria College fee-paying?
- No. Sancta Maria 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 Sancta Maria College?
- Sancta Maria College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Sancta Maria College teach through Irish?
- No. Sancta Maria College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Sancta Maria College have Transition Year?
- 127 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 Sancta Maria College a DEIS school?
- No. Sancta Maria College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Sancta Maria College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Sancta Maria College's roll number, 64660F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Sancta Maria College?
- The closest is Sacred Heart School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sancta Maria CollegeThis school | 571 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Sacred Heart SchoolWestport | 19.4 km | 530 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Rice CollegeWestport | 19.6 km | 615 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Pobail AclaWestport | 20.0 km | 232 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste MhuireClar Cloinne Mhuiris | 31.9 km | 95 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St. Geralds CollegeCastlebar | 34.2 km | 688 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil PhobailClifden | 34.9 km | 489 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
LouisburghCo Mayo
F28NY64
- Principal: Aine Moran on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 098 66342
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: sanctamaria.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Padraig Naofa400 m
- SN Teaghlaigh Naofa7.0 km
- Lecanvey NS7.8 km
- Muirisc NS11.0 km
- St Patricks NS12.5 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Sancta Maria College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar