Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

Tralee, Co. Kerry

1,322 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Wednesday, 7 October (passed)Online application form available
Open day
Saturday, 17 October, 10am to 1.30pm (passed)
Applications close
Friday, 13 November, 4pmAdd to calendar

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Students this year

1,322 students: 738 girls and 584 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
231
2nd year
226
3rd year
239
TY
194
5th year
203
6th year
229

Transition Year: 194 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (239). 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

Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk is a voluntary secondary school in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 A409). Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk has 1,322 students: 584 boys and 738 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 584 boys, 738 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Catholic
Patron
CEIST
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
No
Roll number
68070E

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk?
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk is a voluntary secondary school in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 A409).
How many students go to Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk?
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk has 1,322 students: 584 boys and 738 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk?
Patrick Fleming is the principal of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk a mixed school?
Yes. Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk takes both boys and girls.
Is Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk fee-paying?
No. Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk 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 Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk?
Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
Does Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk teach through Irish?
No. Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk have Transition Year?
194 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (239). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk a DEIS school?
No. Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk's roll number, 68070E, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk?
The closest is C.B.S. Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 6 schools in Tralee · Every school in Co. Kerry

Closest secondary schools

Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Mercy Secondary School MounthawkThis school 1,322 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov No No
C.B.S. Secondary SchoolTralee 2.5 km 801 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov No No
Presentation Secondary SchoolTralee 2.5 km 517 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov No No
Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary SchoolTralee 2.8 km 279 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov No Yes
Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíTrá Lí 2.9 km 312 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov Yes No
Causeway Comprehensive SchoolTralee 14.3 km 646 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov No Yes
Presentation Secondary SchoolKillarney 15.4 km 712 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No No

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Contact

Mounthawk,
Tralee,
Co. Kerry
V92A409

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Next school holidays

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  • 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

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