[citation needed] The School's motto is "Veritas Vincet" which is Latin and translates as "Truth will conquer".

The 1st XV rugby team reached the Ulster Schools Cup final in 1985 (losing to Bangor Grammar 12-3) and semi-final in 1993 (losing to eventual winners Campbell College).

In 1994 they had success capturing the Schools Plate competition with a win over Campbell College, and in the same year Omagh Academy won the Medallion Plate competition with a win over Portadown College.

In 2006, Omagh Academy won the Medallion Bowl, beating Rainey in the final.

In 2015 they beat Strabane Academy to win the Medallion Trophy, and in 2019 they beat Down High School 17-11 to win the Medallion Bowl.