St. Mary’s College

St. Mary’s College Junior School is a Catholic institution that welcomes children of all faiths and none, focusing on the holistic development of the child—intellectually, physically, culturally, morally, and spiritually. The school promotes Christian values such as respect, care for the vulnerable, and the acceptance of individuality, guided by the motto, 'We are all different but equal.'

The school delivers the Irish National Primary Education Curriculum, covering seven key areas: Language (English and Gaeilge), Mathematics, Social, Environmental and Scientific Education (SESE), Arts Education, Physical Education, Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE), and Religious Education. Additionally, all students from Form 3 to Form 6 participate in weekly French classes, and information technology skills are integrated across all subjects.

The school employs a dedicated learning support team that works in consultation with class teachers to identify and assist students who may benefit from supplementary teaching. Assessment methods, including diagnostic and standardised testing, are used to monitor progress and ensure that individual learning needs are addressed.

Prospective families are encouraged to contact the school office directly via telephone or email to learn more about the admissions process. The school hosts information meetings for parents of incoming Junior and Senior Infant students.

The school year typically commences in late August, with full school days beginning immediately. The calendar includes scheduled parent information meetings for infant classes and various school tours and sporting events throughout the academic year.

Located in Rathmines, South Dublin, the campus features classrooms equipped with interactive smartboards and modern technology. The school integrates iPads into the curriculum and provides dedicated spaces and resources for specialist teaching in music and physical education.

The school offers a diverse range of activities to foster student interests, including rugby, cricket, athletics, tennis, swimming, and golf. Creative and academic pursuits are also available, such as chess, a school choir, a string ensemble, coding classes, scouts, and a homework club.