Mercy College

General information

As a school founded on the principals of the Mercy Order, we are inspired by the vision of Catherine McAuley, who founded the Religious Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy in 1831, and the teaching and example of Jesus Christ. Our aim is to ensure that each and every pupil in our care is able to reach their full potential and that they have a pathway to success in life.

We welcome children from all ethnic, religious and social backgrounds, to create a genuine shared future, where difference and diversity are welcomed as enriching the holistic development and growth of all pupils.
Mercy College is a community within which both pupils and staff feel valued and where everyone works co-operatively and with mutual respect in the pursuit of excellence. It is a self-evaluating school where pupils are challenged to achieve their full potential academically, physically, socially and spiritually. We offer a full and varied curriculum and extra-curricular activities which provides our pupils with a unique experience during their post-primary years. Teachers recognise each pupil’s individual needs and address them through a variety of effective learning and teaching styles.

We are working with our Board of Governors, Flax Trust, CCMS, the Educational Task Group, parents, other educational institutions, the parishes and community to ensure that North Belfast retains a secondary level school; we continue to work tirelessly for the building of a new co-educational school on the former St. Gabriel’s site.

Martin Moreland
Principal