How many pupils go to Mercy Convent Primary School?

Mercy Convent Primary School has 607 pupils: 47 boys and 560 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Mercy Convent Primary School a mixed school?

Mercy Convent Primary School takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of Mercy Convent Primary School?

Mercy Convent Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Mercy Convent Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Mercy Convent Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Mercy Convent Primary School a DEIS school?

No. Mercy Convent Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Mercy Convent Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mercy Convent Primary School's roll number, 15040T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Mercy Convent Primary School?

The closest is St Davids NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Mercy Convent Primary School

Naas, Co. Kildare

607 pupilsMostly girlsCatholic

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At a glance

Mercy Convent Primary School is a primary school in Naas, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 XC94). Cathal Ruane is the principal of Mercy Convent Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 607
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 47 boys, 560 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15040T

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 Mercy Convent Primary School?: Mercy Convent Primary School is a primary school in Naas, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 XC94).
Who is the principal of Mercy Convent Primary School?: Cathal Ruane is the principal of Mercy Convent Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Mercy Convent Primary School?: Mercy Convent Primary School has 607 pupils: 47 boys and 560 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Mercy Convent Primary School a mixed school?: Mercy Convent Primary School takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of Mercy Convent Primary School?: Mercy Convent Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Mercy Convent Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Mercy Convent Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Mercy Convent Primary School a DEIS school?: No. Mercy Convent Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Mercy Convent Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mercy Convent Primary School's roll number, 15040T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Mercy Convent Primary School?: The closest is St Davids NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Mercy Convent Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Mercy Convent Primary SchoolThis school		607	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
St Davids NSNaas	400 m	98	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil ChorbainNaas	700 m	460	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BrídNaas	1.1 km	612	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
An Linbh IosaNaas	1.2 km	401	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Craddockstown SchoolKildare	1.8 km	40	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Naas Community National SchoolNaas	1.8 km	364	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Sallins Road
Naas
Co. Kildare
W91XC94

Principal: Cathal Ruane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 045 876 410
Email: [email protected]
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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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