St Pius X College, MAGHERAFELT
St Pius X College is a grammar school for pupils in Magherafelt.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Pius X College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Pius X College 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, 22% are entitled to free school meals, 97% are Catholic and 0% Protestant and 5% are newcomer pupils.
251 pupils (22% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 88 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Pius X College are Magherafelt High School (0.2 miles), Rainey Endowed School (0.5 miles), St Mary's Grammar School (0.8 miles) and Sperrin Integrated College (1 mile).
Magherafelt High SchoolRainey Endowed SchoolSt Mary's Grammar SchoolSperrin Integrated College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Pius X College.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Saint Pius`S School, 50 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Pius X College are Spires Integrated Primary School (0.5 miles), Gaelscoil an tSeancha?? (0.5 miles), Holy Family Primary School (0.7 miles) and Magherafelt Controlled Primary School (0.9 miles). As a grammar school, St Pius X College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Spires Integrated Primary SchoolGaelscoil an tSeancha??Holy Family Primary SchoolMagherafelt Controlled 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 Pius X College in February 2014.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Saint Pius X College is a Roman Catholic co-educational secondary school in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (173 pupils)
65.9%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
90.2%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (109 pupils)
55%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
97.2%
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 Pius X College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
251
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
22.2%
of pupils enrolled
88
With a statement (stage 3)
163
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 Pius X College
When was St Pius X College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Pius X College in February 2014.
What are exam results like at St Pius X College?
In 2024/25, of the 173 Year 12 pupils at St Pius X College, 65.9% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 90.2% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 109 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 55% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 97.2% 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 Pius X College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Pius X 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 Pius X College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Pius X College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Pius X College?
St Pius X College is at 59 MONEYMORE ROAD, MAGHERAFELT, LONDONDERRY, BT45 6HQ.