St Mary's Secondary School
Edenderry, Co. Offaly
1,035 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online for mainstream, paper for special class
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 29 OctoberIn writingAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 5 NovemberFailure to accept may result in withdrawalAdd to calendar
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Students this year
1,035 students: 498 girls and 537 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 197
- 2nd year
- 175
- 3rd year
- 202
- TY
- 117
- 5th year
- 166
- 6th year
- 178
Transition Year: 117 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (202). 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 Mary's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Edenderry, Co. Offaly (Eircode R45 TY36). St Mary's Secondary School has 1,035 students: 537 boys and 498 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 537 boys, 498 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 65582Q
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Mary's Secondary School?
- St Mary's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Edenderry, Co. Offaly (Eircode R45 TY36).
- How many students go to St Mary's Secondary School?
- St Mary's Secondary School has 1,035 students: 537 boys and 498 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Mary's Secondary School?
- Emmet Mcdonnell is the principal of St Mary's Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Mary's Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. St Mary's Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Mary's Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St Mary's 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 St Mary's Secondary School?
- St Mary's Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin.
- Does St Mary's Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St Mary's Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Mary's Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 117 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (202). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Mary's Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. St Mary's Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Mary's Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Mary's Secondary School's roll number, 65582Q, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Mary's Secondary School?
- The closest is Oaklands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolThis school | 1,035 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Oaklands Community CollegeEdenderry | 300 m | 733 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Ardscoil Rath IomgháinRathangan | 14.2 km | 751 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste ClavinLongwood | 15.7 km | 519 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolRochfortbridge | 18.1 km | 1,129 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Enfield Community CollegeMeath | 18.2 km | 684 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Columba CollegeKillucan | 20.4 km | 278 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | Yes |
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Contact
EdenderryCo Offaly
R45TY36
- Principal: Emmet Mcdonnell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 046 973 1457
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stmarysedenderry.ie
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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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