Markethill High School, ARMAGH
Markethill High School is a grammar school for pupils in Armagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Markethill High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Markethill High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
523 pupils are enrolled, 13% are entitled to free school meals and 4% are Catholic and 85% Protestant.
102 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 38 of them with a statement.
Markethill High School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, hockey, tennis, athletics, badminton, drama, choir, chess and STEM.
Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 27 January 2027 and an open evening on Tuesday 2 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Armagh City, Banbridge And Craigavon
Source: The school's own website
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Markethill High School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Markethill High School, 70 metres away.
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Markethill High School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Markethill High School is a secondary school located in Markethill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The school caters for 11- to 16-year-olds and had 490 pupils.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (88 pupils)
83%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
90.9%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
Equivalent qualifications count towards these figures.
The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
Keep up with Markethill High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
102
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.5%
of pupils enrolled
38
With a statement (stage 3)
64
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Markethill High School
Questions parents ask about Markethill High School
When was Markethill High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Markethill High School in June 2017.
What are exam results like at Markethill High School?
In 2024/25, of the 88 Year 12 pupils at Markethill High School, 83% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 90.9% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
How are places allocated at Markethill High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Markethill High School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Markethill High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Markethill High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Markethill High School?
Markethill High School is at 61 MOWHAN ROAD, MARKETHILL, ARMAGH, ARMAGH, BT60 1RQ.