St. Mary’s Secondary School Alumni
Progression to Third Level
At St. Mary’s Secondary School, we take great pride in the academic achievements of our students. Each year, a significant percentage of our graduates continue their education at third level institutions across Ireland and abroad. This strong track record reflects the dedication of our teaching staff, the support of families, and the commitment of students to reach their full potential. Below you’ll find an overview of the percentage of St. Mary’s pupils who have progressed to third level education in recent years.
The Irish Times (January 2026)
Highest progression rates
Top girls’ feeder schools
Top non-fee paying schools
2025: 100%
2024: 99%
2023: 95%
2022: 92%
2020: 99%
2019: 100%
2018: 100%
2017: 94%
2016: 100%
2015: 88%
2014: 86%
2013: 94%
Young Scientist Roll of Honour
2026
- Winners in the Junior Biological and Ecological Sciences
- Winners of the Teagasc Award
- Winners in the Intermediate Group Biological & Ecological Sciences
- Winners of the Senior Group Social & Behavioural Sciences
- 2nd Place in the Junior Individual Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Winners of the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine Special Award
- Winners of the ComReg Special Award
- Highly Commended in the Senior Individual Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Winner of the Junior Individual Health & Wellbeing
- Winner of the ESD Special Award from Department of Education
- Winners of the Junior Group Technology
2025
- Winners in the Junior Biological and Ecological Group
- Winners in the Junior Technology Group
- Winners in the Senior Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences Group
- 2nd Place in the Senior Health and Wellbeing Group
- Highly Commended in the Intermediate Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences Group
- Winners of the Teagasc Award
Scholarship Roll of Honour
2025 – 2026
- Aoibhe Crotty: (Quercus Entrance Scholarship) – College of Medicine and Health
- Annie Crean: Special Commendation from the Minister of Education for Annie’s exceptional performance Junior Cycle Irish
- Clíona Cunningham: (Quercus Entrance Scholarship) – College of Medicine and Health
- Katelyn Humphries: The Feargal Quinn National Award
- Emily Kearns (B.Ed Gaeilge Scholarship) – College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences and College of Science
- Clodagh Hayes: Special Commendation from the Minister of Education for Clodagh’s exceptional performance Junior Cycle Irish
- Claire McDermott: University College Dublin Entrance Scholarship
- Eva Murphy: (Quercus Entrance Scholarship) – College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
- Aoife O’Brien: All Ireland Scholarship
- Kayleigh O’Connor: The Feargal Quinn National Award
- Rachel O’Sullivan: (Quercus Entrance Scholarship and a Mary Ryan Language Scholarship) – College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences and College of Science
- Elizabeth Palmer: (Quercus Entrance Scholarship) – College of Business and Law
2024 – 2025
- Camille Rose Ni Shúilleabháin: (Quercus Entrance Scholarship) – College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
- Sophie Creedon: (Quercus Entrance Scholarship, BT Young Scientist And Technology First Year Scholarship) – College of Medicine and Health
- Jennifer Mary Sampson: (Quercus Entrance Scholarship) – College of Medicine and Health
- Ellie Carroll: University College Dublin Entrance Scholarship
- Claire MacDermott: All Ireland Scholarship
- Aimee O’Connor: Special Commendation from the Minister of Education for Aimee’s exceptional performance Junior Cycle Higher Level Irish.
