How many pupils go to Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.?

Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. has 292 pupils: 292 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. a mixed school?

No. Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.?

Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. 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 Senior P.s. teach through Irish?

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

Is Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. a DEIS school?

Yes. Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.'s inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.'s roll number, 18689T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.?

The closest is An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.

Waterford, Co. Waterford

292 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. is a primary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 XN28). Mairéad Cummins is the principal of Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s., according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 292
Boys and girls: Girls only · 292 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18689T

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 Senior P.s.?: Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. is a primary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 XN28).
Who is the principal of Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.?: Mairéad Cummins is the principal of Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s., according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.?: Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. has 292 pupils: 292 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. a mixed school?: No. Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.?: Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. 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 Senior P.s. teach through Irish?: No. Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. a DEIS school?: Yes. Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.'s inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.'s roll number, 18689T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.?: The closest is An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s. compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.This school		292	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National SchoolWaterford	100 m	234	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil na nDeisePort Láirge	400 m	225	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Mount Sion CBS NSWaterford	700 m	360	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Stephens NSWaterford	700 m	363	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolWaterford	700 m	446	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Josephs Special SchWaterford	1.0 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Military Road
Waterford
X91XN28

Principal: Mairéad Cummins on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 875 993
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 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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