Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School
Waterford, Co. Waterford
479 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 October, 11amAdd to calendar
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Students this year
479 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 71
- 2nd year
- 75
- 3rd year
- 88
- TY
- 74
- 5th year
- 82
- 6th year
- 89
Transition Year: 74 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (88). 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
Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 DW20). Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School has 479 students: 479 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 479 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
- 64971W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School?
- Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 DW20).
- How many students go to Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School?
- Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School has 479 students: 479 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School?
- Mary Meade is the principal of Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Our Lady of Mercy 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 Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School?
- Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 74 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (88). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School's roll number, 64971W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School?
- The closest is C.B.S. Mount Sion, Waterford. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy Secondary SchoolThis school | 479 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes | |
| C.B.S. Mount Sion, WaterfordWaterford City | 700 m | 494 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolWaterford | 900 m | 458 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Paul's Community CollegeWaterford City | 1.2 km | 792 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Waterpark CollegeWaterford | 1.7 km | 621 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| De La Salle CollegeWaterford | 1.7 km | 1,023 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Angela's Secondary SchoolWaterford | 1.8 km | 937 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Ozanam St.Waterford
X91DW20
- Principal: Mary Meade on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 051 373 476
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.mercywaterford.com
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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
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