St Marys College
Ballysadare, Co. Sligo
264 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
264 students: 107 girls and 157 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 59
- 2nd year
- 44
- 3rd year
- 61
- TY
- 27
- 5th year
- 41
- 6th year
- 32
Transition Year: 27 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (61). 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
St Marys College is a voluntary secondary school in Ballysadare, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 DX82). St Marys College has 264 students: 157 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 157 boys, 107 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 65130E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Marys College?
- St Marys College is a voluntary secondary school in Ballysadare, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 DX82).
- How many students go to St Marys College?
- St Marys College has 264 students: 157 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Marys College?
- Michael Horkan is the principal of St Marys College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Marys College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Marys College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Marys College fee-paying?
- No. St Marys 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 St Marys College?
- St Marys College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does St Marys College teach through Irish?
- No. St Marys College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Marys College have Transition Year?
- 27 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (61). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Marys College a DEIS school?
- No. St Marys College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Marys College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marys College's roll number, 65130E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Marys College?
- The closest is Summerhill 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 Marys CollegeThis school | 264 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Summerhill CollegeSligo | 6.4 km | 1,155 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mercy CollegeSligo | 6.9 km | 718 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ursuline CollegeSligo | 7.4 km | 603 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Sat, 28 Nov | No | No |
| Sligo Grammar SchoolSligo | 7.6 km | 475 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballinode CollegeSligo | 8.3 km | 258 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coola Post Primary SchoolRiverstown | 10.9 km | 514 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
BallysadareCo Sligo
F91DX82
- Principal: Michael Horkan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 916 7579
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: smcb.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Eoin Naofa500 m
- St Pauls NS Collooney3.4 km
- Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf3.4 km
- Ransboro New Central4.2 km
- Carraroe NS4.5 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 Marys College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar