Convent Of Mercy Newport
Newport, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 266 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 202 girls, 64 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 04067F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Convent Primary School is a Catholic co-educational primary school in Newport, Co. Tipperary, with 266 pupils. The school is under the trusteeship of the Mercy Sisters and operates under a school board in collaboration with parents and the local community. The school states its mission as promoting the well-being of pupils by developing their spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual potential. It focuses on communication, literacy, numeracy and life skills, and encourages care for the environment. The school has a parents association, a board of management, a student council and a Green Schools programme.
Applying to Convent Of Mercy Newport
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Convent Of Mercy Newport. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Convent Of Mercy Newport
How many pupils attend Convent Of Mercy Newport?
Convent Of Mercy Newport has 266 pupils enrolled, 202 girls and 64 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Convent Of Mercy Newport a DEIS school?
No. Convent Of Mercy Newport is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Convent Of Mercy Newport?
Convent Of Mercy Newport has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.