Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh

Sancta Maria College is a Catholic secondary school located in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland.[2] The school was Ireland's first Catholic co-educational secondary school.[3][4]

Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh
Location
Louisburgh, County Mayo

Ireland
Coordinates53.76451°N 9.80524°W / 53.76451; -9.80524
Information
Established1919
PrincipalPauline Moran
Number of students450 (As of 2019)[1]
Websitewww.sanctamaria.ie

History

In 1919, two Sisters of Mercy arrived in Louisburgh, and began the development of what would become the first Catholic co-educational secondary school in Ireland.[5] The school was originally called Holy Rosary Secondary School,[6] but more familiarly known as ‘The Convent’. When the school first opened there were only twenty pupils who had to pay a fee of £9 per student per school year.[7]

The school was extended several times during the 20th century, with significant works undertaken in the 1980s.[2][5][8] By the early 21st century, the school was operated under the trusteeship of Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust (CEIST).[2]

In 2008, the school was ranked 15 (out of 28) in Mayo for third level attendance with 77% progressing to third level. The majority of students (27.5%) enrolled in NUI Galway.[9]

In 2017, the school underwent an extension project which cost €7 million.[3] The project continued for 20 months and included the construction of a new 2-storey extension comprising new main entrance, 12 specialist classrooms, general purpose/dining room and a kitchenette.[10]

References
  1. "Department of Education and Skills - Subject Inspection Report - Sancta Maria College" (PDF). education.ie. Department of Education. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  2. "Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh". CEIST | Catholic Education | An Irish Schools Trust. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  3. "Building boom in Louisburgh with Sancta Maria development". mayonews.ie. Mayo News. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  4. "Department of Education and Skills - Whole-School Evaluation Report - Sancta Maria College" (PDF). education.ie. Department of Education. 24 April 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  5. "New chapter begins for Sancta Maria College in Louisburgh". mayonews.ie. Mayo News. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  6. "Double celebrations tomorrow at Sancta Maria College Louisburgh". midwestradio.ie. Midwest Radio. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  7. "100 Years Old – Centenary Celebrations". sanctamaria.ie. Sancta Maria College. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  8. "Dáil Éireann debate - Thursday, 8 Mar 1984 - Vol. 348 No. 10 - Written Answers - Mayo Schools". oireachtas.ie. Dáil Éireann. 8 March 1984. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  9. "Sancta Maria College". Irish Times Feeder School Map. Irish Times. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  10. "Sancta Maria College Louisburgh". kilcawleyconstruction.com. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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