Convent of Mercy
Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 406 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 212 girls, 194 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11986N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Kennedy Park School is a large, co‑educational urban primary school serving the Wexford community. It operates two streams in every class from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, providing a structured yet flexible learning environment for a diverse pupil body. The school is staffed by a substantial team, including class teachers, dedicated special‑needs teachers, special needs assistants, a home‑school liaison, and support personnel, ensuring that both academic and pastoral needs are met comprehensively. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a happy, safe and friendly atmosphere, underpinned by a robust student‑council that gives pupils a voice in school affairs. Recent investment through the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan has equipped each classroom with iPads, enhanced Wi‑Fi connectivity and interactive panels, narrowing the digital divide and enriching the curriculum with modern technology. These facilities support a forward‑looking educational approach that blends traditional teaching with digital resources to cater for learners at risk of educational disadvantage. Kennedy Park also prioritises inclusive education, with a dedicated special‑needs team and a range of support staff to foster an environment where every child can thrive. The school’s commitment to wellbeing, community involvement and continuous improvement is reflected in its policies and the active participation of students, parents and staff in school life.
Applying to Convent of Mercy
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. 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
How many pupils attend Convent of Mercy?
Convent of Mercy has 406 pupils enrolled, 212 girls and 194 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Convent of Mercy a DEIS school?
Yes. Convent of Mercy is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Convent of Mercy?
Convent of Mercy has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.