Scoil Náisiúnta Clochar Mhuire
Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 368 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 190 girls, 178 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17373K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
The Mercy School, situated on St John’s Road in Wexford town, is a co‑educational primary school that upholds a strong Catholic ethos rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. The school’s mission is to nurture each child’s full potential within a positive, supportive and Christian environment, encouraging participation from families and the wider community. Emphasis is placed on holistic development, with a curriculum that balances academic learning with a broad range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts and cultural programmes, all designed to foster confidence, teamwork and personal growth. Facilities at the Mercy School include dedicated classroom spaces, a well‑equipped play area and specialised rooms for music, art and technology. The school is proud to be a Green Flag School, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability and outdoor learning. Additional services such as after‑school care and a vibrant Parents’ Association enhance the school experience, providing extra resources and organising community events that enrich pupil life. Governance is overseen by an active Board of Management, and the school maintains up‑to‑date policies to ensure a safe and inclusive setting for all learners.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Clochar Mhuire
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Clochar Mhuire. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Clochar Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Clochar Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Clochar Mhuire has 368 pupils enrolled, 190 girls and 178 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Clochar Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Clochar Mhuire 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Clochar Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Clochar Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.