St Mary's High School has closed.
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St Mary's High School, DOWNPATRICK
St Mary's High School is a grammar school for pupils in Downpatrick.
Data last updated 25 Oct 2026
St Mary's High School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Mary's High School are St Patrick's Grammar School (0.5 miles), De La Salle High School (0.5 miles), Lecale Trinity Grammar School (0.6 miles) and Down High School (0.7 miles).
St Patrick's Grammar SchoolDe La Salle High SchoolLecale Trinity Grammar SchoolDown High School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Mary's High School.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Marys School, 20 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Mary's High School in February 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
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Questions parents ask about St Mary's High School
When was St Mary's High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Mary's High School in February 2020.
How are places allocated at St Mary's High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Mary'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 Mary's High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Mary'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 Mary's High School?
St Mary's High School is at 23 ARDGLASS ROAD, DOWNPATRICK, DOWN, BT30 6JQ.