Our Lady Of Mercy College
Dublin 9, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 407 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60870T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Our Lady of Mercy College, Beaumont is a co‑educational secondary school situated on Beaumont Road, Dublin 9. The college delivers the full Irish secondary curriculum across the Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle, with a clear focus on achieving quality in teaching and learning. Academic provision is complemented by a vibrant cultural programme that encourages students to develop their talents in sport, drama, music and the visual arts, fostering confidence and a well‑rounded education. The school prides itself on a supportive community atmosphere where pupils are challenged to realise their full potential. Modern facilities support a wide range of subjects, including dedicated spaces for home economics, science laboratories and creative arts. With enrolments open for the 2026‑27 academic year, the college offers both online and downloadable application forms, making the admission process straightforward for families seeking a nurturing and academically rigorous environment.
Applying to Our Lady Of Mercy 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 Our Lady Of Mercy 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 Our Lady Of Mercy College
How many pupils attend Our Lady Of Mercy College?
Our Lady Of Mercy College has 407 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Our Lady Of Mercy College a DEIS school?
Yes. Our Lady Of Mercy College 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 Our Lady Of Mercy College?
Our Lady Of Mercy College has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.