Ardscoil na Mara
Tramore, Co. Waterford
1,227 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
1,227 students: 590 girls and 637 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 198
- 2nd year
- 199
- 3rd year
- 236
- TY
- 164
- 5th year
- 219
- 6th year
- 211
Transition Year: 164 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (236). 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
Ardscoil na Mara is a voluntary secondary school in Tramore, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 Y981). Ardscoil na Mara has 1,227 students: 637 boys and 590 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 637 boys, 590 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Joint patronage between the Edmund Rice Schools Trust and the Religious Sisters of Charity
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68141B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ardscoil na Mara?
- Ardscoil na Mara is a voluntary secondary school in Tramore, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 Y981).
- How many students go to Ardscoil na Mara?
- Ardscoil na Mara has 1,227 students: 637 boys and 590 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ardscoil na Mara?
- Padraig Cawley is the principal of Ardscoil na Mara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ardscoil na Mara a mixed school?
- Yes. Ardscoil na Mara takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ardscoil na Mara fee-paying?
- No. Ardscoil na Mara 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 Ardscoil na Mara?
- Ardscoil na Mara has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Joint patronage between the Edmund Rice Schools Trust and the Religious Sisters of Charity.
- Does Ardscoil na Mara teach through Irish?
- No. Ardscoil na Mara teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ardscoil na Mara have Transition Year?
- 164 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (236). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ardscoil na Mara a DEIS school?
- No. Ardscoil na Mara is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ardscoil na Mara's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardscoil na Mara's roll number, 68141B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ardscoil na Mara?
- The closest is Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardscoil na MaraThis school | 1,227 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Gaelcholáiste Phort LáirgePort Láirge | 9.5 km | 146 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St Angela's Secondary SchoolWaterford | 9.9 km | 937 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Paul's Community CollegeWaterford City | 10.1 km | 792 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolWaterford | 10.3 km | 458 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Newtown SchoolWaterford City | 10.8 km | 415 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov | No | No |
| C.B.S. Mount Sion, WaterfordWaterford City | 10.9 km | 494 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
SummerhillTramore
X91Y981
- Principal: Padraig Cawley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 051 395 124
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ardscoilnamara.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Holy Cross School400 m
- Glor na Mara NS600 m
- Tramore Educate Together National School700 m
- Gaelscoil Philib Barún1.2 km
- Fionnabhair NS4.8 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 Ardscoil na Mara for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar