St Mary’s College School Uniform
Key Stage 3 / 4 - Compulsory Items
Light blue blouse
Royal blue and gold striped clip-on tie
Royal blue V-Neck jumper
Navy blue pleated skirt
Royal blue blazer
Black flat shoes
Navy blue knee length socks or plain black or navy-blue tights
Optional Items
Navy trousers worn with navy blue socks and a navy blue belt
Summer blouse with navy blue check, this can be worn after Easter or at the discretion of the school in warmer weather. The jumper can be taken off in warmer weather.
School scarf
Plain hair ruffles and hairbands
Key Stage 5 (Post 16) - Compulsory Items
Light blue blouse
Royal blue and gold striped clip-on tie
Royal blue cardigan
Navy blue kick pleat shirt
Royal blue blazer
Black flat shoes
Navy knee length socks or plain black or navy tights
Optional Items
Navy trousers worn with navy socks and a navy belt
Summer blouse with navy blue check, this can be worn after Easter or at the discretion of the school in warmer weather. The cardigan can be taken off in warmer weather.
School scarf
Plain hair ruffles and hairbands
Please note that the school supports the wearing of the hijab for students whose religious beliefs require it. To align with the school uniform policy, a blue hijab is recommended.
PE Uniform - Compulsory Items
PE T-Shirt (O’Neill’s Only)
Plain black leggings
PE Shorts – these are compulsory for pupils who are members of school sports teams (O’Neill’s Only)
Optional Items
PE Half Zip top (O’Neill’s Only)
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available through the Education Authority Clothing Allowance Scheme for certain categories of pupils at grant-aided primary and post-primary schools, or day pupils at special schools, towards the cost of school uniforms and appropriate clothing suitable for PE. The eligibility criteria are the same as those used for free school meals. It is important that parents who are entitled to this allowance apply for the assistance. To be eligible, you must be in receipt of one of the following: Income Support; Income Based Jobseekers' Allowance; Income Related Employment and Support Allowance. Please contact the Education Authority, the application can be completed online. The application must be made by the person receiving benefits who is named on the Proof of Benefit Letter / Tax Credits Award Notice / Universal Credit Payments Breakdown.
Uniform Grant (EA) for 2025/26
| Age Group | Uniform Grant | PE Kit Grant | Total Amount |
| Under 15 Years Old on 1st August 2025 | £61.20 | £26.40 | £87.60 |
| Over 15 Years Old on 1st August 2025 | £67.20 | £26.40 | £93.60 |
Source: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/school-uniform-and-uniform-grants
Link to Apply for School uniform Grant: https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/pupil-applications-and-grants/free-school-meals-and-uniform-grants/apply-for-free-school
