Our Lady Of Mercy National School
Stradbally, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 110 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 50 girls, 60 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13020D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Our Lady of Mercy National School is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school in Stradbally, County Waterford, serving children from Junior Infants through to 6th Class. The school operates with a small, dedicated team of six teachers, five classrooms and a specialist Special Education Teacher, enabling a low‑ratio, personalised learning environment. Its curriculum is underpinned by a child‑centred ethos that prioritises equality, respect and the holistic development of each pupil – academically, emotionally and socially. The learning community is described as vibrant and inclusive, with a strong partnership between staff, pupils, parents and the wider locality. Facilities are designed to support innovative and engaging lessons, while a broad programme of extra‑curricular activities encourages fitness, creativity and a solid work ethic. Over the past decade the school has doubled in size, reflecting a growing reputation for high standards and a commitment to nurturing the whole child within a safe, welcoming atmosphere.
Applying to Our Lady Of Mercy National School
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 Our Lady Of Mercy National School. 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 Our Lady Of Mercy National School
How many pupils attend Our Lady Of Mercy National School?
Our Lady Of Mercy National School has 110 pupils enrolled, 50 girls and 60 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Our Lady Of Mercy National School a DEIS school?
No. Our Lady Of Mercy National School 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 Our Lady Of Mercy National School?
Our Lady Of Mercy National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.