Scoil Muire Agus Padraig
Swinford, Co. Mayo
394 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Monday, 12 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 6 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 27 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 11 DecemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
394 students: 189 girls and 205 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 60
- 2nd year
- 72
- 3rd year
- 76
- TY
- 46
- 5th year
- 76
- 6th year
- 64
Transition Year: 46 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (76). 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
Scoil Muire Agus Padraig is a voluntary secondary school in Swinford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 XV59). Scoil Muire Agus Padraig has 394 students: 205 boys and 189 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 205 boys, 189 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 64690O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Muire Agus Padraig?
- Scoil Muire Agus Padraig is a voluntary secondary school in Swinford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 XV59).
- How many students go to Scoil Muire Agus Padraig?
- Scoil Muire Agus Padraig has 394 students: 205 boys and 189 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Muire Agus Padraig?
- Damien Mcgrath is the principal of Scoil Muire Agus Padraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Muire Agus Padraig a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Muire Agus Padraig takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Muire Agus Padraig fee-paying?
- No. Scoil Muire Agus Padraig 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 Scoil Muire Agus Padraig?
- Scoil Muire Agus Padraig has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Scoil Muire Agus Padraig teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Muire Agus Padraig teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil Muire Agus Padraig have Transition Year?
- 46 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (76). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Scoil Muire Agus Padraig a DEIS school?
- Yes. Scoil Muire Agus Padraig is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Scoil Muire Agus Padraig's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Muire Agus Padraig's roll number, 64690O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Muire Agus Padraig?
- The closest is St Joseph's Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Muire Agus PadraigThis school | 394 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | Yes | |
| St Joseph's Community CollegeCharlestown | 10.1 km | 223 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Louis Community SchoolKiltimagh | 10.9 km | 701 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolFoxford | 11.3 km | 482 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open night, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| St Attracta's Community SchoolTubbercurry | 17.7 km | 735 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Balla Secondary SchoolCastlebar | 19.3 km | 476 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballyhaunis Community SchoolBallyhaunis | 22.6 km | 717 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
SwinfordCo Mayo
F12XV59
- Principal: Damien Mcgrath on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 094 925 1481
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: scmap.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Swinford NS200 m
- Culmore NS4.1 km
- Killasser NS4.5 km
- Scoil na gCoillini4.7 km
- Kinaffe NS5.1 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 Scoil Muire Agus Padraig for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar