School Day
The school day in Magherafelt High School is divided into 6 periods, each of which lasts 50 minutes. There are two breaks, one at the end of period 2 (10:55) lasting 15 minutes and another at the end of period 3 (12:00) lasting 45 minutes.
Students are expected to be in school by no later than 9:00am, buses and weather permitting of course.
| Registration | 9:05 |
| Period 1 | 9:15 |
| Period 2 | 10:05 |
| Breaktime | 10:55 |
| Period 3 | 11:10 |
| 4L1 (Junior) | 12:00 |
| 4L2 (Senior) | 12:45 |
| Period 5 | 13:30 |
| Period 6 | 14:20 |
| End of School | 15:10 |
Similar to the other schools in the Magherafelt Rural Learning Partnership, Magherafelt High School follows a two-week timetable which enable students to study A-Level and equivalent qualifications offered by the other schools in the partnership.