How many pupils go to Our Lady of Mercy NS?

Our Lady of Mercy NS has 313 pupils: 156 boys and 157 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our Lady of Mercy NS a mixed school?

Yes. Our Lady of Mercy NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Our Lady of Mercy NS?

Our Lady of Mercy NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Our Lady of Mercy NS teach through Irish?

No. Our Lady of Mercy NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Our Lady of Mercy NS a DEIS school?

No. Our Lady of Mercy NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Our Lady of Mercy NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Mercy NS's roll number, 12068D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Mercy NS?

The closest is Scoil Cholmcille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Our Lady of Mercy NS

Kells, Co. Meath

313 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Our Lady of Mercy NS is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 X571). Sinéad Cannon is the principal of Our Lady of Mercy NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 313
Boys and girls: Mixed · 156 boys, 157 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12068D

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Our Lady of Mercy NS?: Our Lady of Mercy NS is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 X571).
Who is the principal of Our Lady of Mercy NS?: Sinéad Cannon is the principal of Our Lady of Mercy NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Mercy NS?: Our Lady of Mercy NS has 313 pupils: 156 boys and 157 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our Lady of Mercy NS a mixed school?: Yes. Our Lady of Mercy NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Our Lady of Mercy NS?: Our Lady of Mercy NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Our Lady of Mercy NS teach through Irish?: No. Our Lady of Mercy NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our Lady of Mercy NS a DEIS school?: No. Our Lady of Mercy NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Our Lady of Mercy NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Mercy NS's roll number, 12068D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Mercy NS?: The closest is Scoil Cholmcille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Our Lady of Mercy NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Lady of Mercy NSThis school		313	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil CholmcilleKells	100 m	352	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kells Parochial NSKells	100 m	52	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN MuireKells	4.5 km	165	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhrighdeKells	4.6 km	111	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Drumbarragh NSKells	4.7 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Caitriona NaofaKells	5.3 km	149	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Jim Brunnock Road
Kells
Co. Meath
A82X571

Principal: Sinéad Cannon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 924 0446
Email: [email protected]
Website: ourladyofmercyjuniorschool.ie
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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