Maryfield College
Drumcondra, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 527 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60840K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Maryfield College is a Catholic secondary school for girls that delivers a holistic, values‑based education under the trusteeship of the Le Chéile Schools Trust. The school’s ethos is centred on the Le Chéile values of Welcome, Witness and Wisdom, and its motto *In Fide Stabiles* (Steadfast in Faith) reflects a commitment to nurturing spiritual, emotional, academic and social development. A strong sense of community of care underpins everyday life, with emphasis on supportive relationships between pupils, staff and families, creating a safe environment in which students can thrive. The curriculum is broad and balanced, offering a range of subjects including Gaeilge, English, Science, Music, Religion and modern languages such as Japanese. Maryfield College actively promotes extracurricular enrichment through a vibrant Transition Year programme, school productions, sports, and initiatives such as the Active Schools Flag pilot, the Jigsaw One Good School Gold Medal, and a Green Flag for environmental stewardship. Recent programmes include a Decarbonisation Pathfinder, highlighting the school’s commitment to sustainability and contemporary learning experiences.
History
Founded in 1945 by the Sisters of the Cross and Passion, Maryfield College has celebrated eight decades of providing education to young women. Inspired by the educational vision of the Cross and Passion Sisters and their foundress Sr Elizabeth Prout, the school has evolved under the Le Chéile Schools Trust while maintaining its Catholic ethos and community‑focused values.
Applying to Maryfield College
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Maryfield College. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Maryfield College
How many pupils attend Maryfield College?
Maryfield College has 527 pupils enrolled. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Maryfield College a DEIS school?
No. Maryfield College is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Maryfield College?
Maryfield College has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.