St Marys Convent Primary School
Nenagh, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 351 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 288 girls, 63 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16112A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Mary’s Convent Primary School is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school in Nenagh, County Tipperary, operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Killaloe. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, aiming to provide a warm, welcoming environment that respects cultural, religious, gender and ability diversity. Its mission is to nurture each pupil holistically – spiritually, morally, cognitively, emotionally, imaginatively, aesthetically, socially and physically – and to promote equality, forgiveness and a sense of community. The curriculum is complemented by a broad range of extra‑curricular and wellbeing programmes. Pupils can engage in activities such as a school garden, digital learning initiatives, active‑school sports, Gaelbhratach (Irish language) projects, Green Schools environmental schemes and a student council. Additional clubs include chess, after‑school creative arts and a range of sports, supporting a well‑rounded development. The school also provides dedicated SEN support and adheres to robust child‑safeguarding policies, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all children. Facilities include modern classrooms equipped for digital education, dedicated spaces for arts and crafts, and outdoor areas for sport and garden projects. The school maintains strong links with parents and the wider community, encouraging active participation in school life and fostering a collaborative spirit among staff, families and the Board of Management.
Applying to St Marys Convent Primary 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 St Marys Convent Primary 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 St Marys Convent Primary School
How many pupils attend St Marys Convent Primary School?
St Marys Convent Primary School has 351 pupils enrolled, 288 girls and 63 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Marys Convent Primary School a DEIS school?
No. St Marys Convent Primary 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 St Marys Convent Primary School?
St Marys Convent Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.