St Mark's High School, NEWRY
St Mark's High School is a grammar school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Mark's High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Mark's High School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1131 pupils are enrolled, 25% are entitled to free school meals, 94% are Catholic and 1% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
327 pupils (29% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 133 of them with a statement.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Mark's High School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Marks High School, 130 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Mark's High School are St Dallan's Primary School (0.4 miles), Dromore Road Primary School (0.4 miles) and Carrick Primary School (1.7 miles). As a grammar school, St Mark's High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Dallan's Primary SchoolDromore Road Primary SchoolCarrick 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 Mark's High School in October 2019.
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 (177 pupils)
72.9%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
91%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (69 pupils)
63.8%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
98.6%
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 Mark's High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
327
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
28.9%
of pupils enrolled
133
With a statement (stage 3)
194
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
St Mark's High School
Questions parents ask about St Mark's High School
When was St Mark's High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Mark's High School in October 2019.
What are exam results like at St Mark's High School?
In 2024/25, of the 177 Year 12 pupils at St Mark's High School, 72.9% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 91% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 69 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 63.8% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 98.6% 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 Mark's High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Mark's 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 St Mark's High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Mark's High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Mark's High School?
St Mark's High School is at UPPER DROMORE ROAD, WARRENPOINT, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 3PN.