Mercy Secondary School Goldenbridge
Inchicore, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 349 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 192 girls, 157 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60872A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Mercy Secondary School, Inchicore is a co‑educational Catholic secondary school situated in the heart of Dublin 8 and operated under the governance of CEIST. Inspired by the vision of founder Catherine McAuley, the school aims to empower every learner by providing a supportive, inclusive environment that nurtures academic achievement, personal growth and spiritual development. The ethos promotes a vibrant, connected community where students are encouraged to dream big, become critical thinkers and active citizens, and take responsibility for their own learning pathways. The school offers a range of modern facilities, including a newly‑opened gym, dedicated spaces for study skills workshops and exam preparation, and well‑equipped classrooms that support both traditional and innovative teaching methods. A strong emphasis is placed on attendance, wellbeing and holistic development, reflected in programmes such as the first‑year attendance drive, mock exam timetables for third and sixth years, and a variety of extracurricular activities highlighted on the school’s Instagram and news feeds. Mercy Secondary School strives to create a safe, caring atmosphere where dignity and respect are at the core of daily life.
Applying to Mercy Secondary School Goldenbridge
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 Mercy Secondary School Goldenbridge. 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 Mercy Secondary School Goldenbridge
How many pupils attend Mercy Secondary School Goldenbridge?
Mercy Secondary School Goldenbridge has 349 pupils enrolled, 192 girls and 157 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Mercy Secondary School Goldenbridge a DEIS school?
Yes. Mercy Secondary School Goldenbridge is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Mercy Secondary School Goldenbridge?
Mercy Secondary School Goldenbridge has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.