Our Lady Of Mercy Senior P.S.
Waterford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 292 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18689T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Our Lady of Mercy Senior National School is the senior component of the Mercy Primary Schools network in Waterford, catering for pupils in 3rd to 6th class. As a state‑funded national school, it delivers the Irish primary curriculum with an emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and the development of personal and social skills. The school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop confidence, and become active members of the community. The school benefits from modern facilities that support a broad range of learning experiences, including well‑equipped classrooms, a library, and dedicated spaces for art, music and physical education. As part of the Mercy Primary Schools, it shares resources and collaborative opportunities with the neighbouring Holy Family Junior National School, creating a seamless transition for pupils moving from junior to senior classes. The ethos of the school reflects the Mercy tradition, promoting values of compassion, respect and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Applying to Our Lady Of Mercy Senior P.S.
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 Senior P.S.. 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 Senior P.S.
How many pupils attend Our Lady Of Mercy Senior P.S.?
Our Lady Of Mercy Senior P.S. has 292 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Our Lady Of Mercy Senior P.S. a DEIS school?
Yes. Our Lady Of Mercy Senior P.S. 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 Our Lady Of Mercy Senior P.S.?
Our Lady Of Mercy Senior P.S. has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.