St Catherine's College, ARMAGH
St Catherine's College is a grammar school for pupils in Armagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Catherine's College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Catherine's College is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1261 pupils are enrolled, 20% are entitled to free school meals, 92% are Catholic and 1% Protestant and 11% are newcomer pupils.
77 pupils (6% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 32 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Catherine's College are St Patrick's Grammar School (0.4 miles), The Royal School Armagh (0.6 miles) and City Armagh High School (0.7 miles).
St Patrick's Grammar SchoolThe Royal School ArmaghCity Armagh High School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Catherine's College.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mount St.Catherine's P.S., 140 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Catherine's College are Mount St Catherine's Primary School (under 0.1 miles), St Malachy's Primary School (0.3 miles), Armstrong Primary School (0.5 miles) and Christian Brothers' Primary School (0.5 miles). As a grammar school, St Catherine's College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Mount St Catherine's Primary SchoolSt Malachy's Primary SchoolArmstrong Primary SchoolChristian Brothers' Primary School
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 St Catherine's College in April 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (178 pupils)
84.3%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
100%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (125 pupils)
80.8%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
100%
2+ A-levels at A* to E
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 St Catherine's College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
77
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
6.1%
of pupils enrolled
32
With a statement (stage 3)
45
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
Questions parents ask about St Catherine's College
When was St Catherine's College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Catherine's College in April 2020.
What are exam results like at St Catherine's College?
In 2024/25, of the 178 Year 12 pupils at St Catherine's College, 84.3% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 100% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 125 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 80.8% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 100% achieved two or more at A* to E. 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 St Catherine's College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Catherine's College 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 St Catherine's College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Catherine's College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Catherine's College?
St Catherine's College is at 2A CONVENT ROAD, ARMAGH, ARMAGH, BT60 4BG.