How many pupils go to Presentation Primary School?

Presentation Primary School has 279 pupils: 51 boys and 228 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Presentation Primary School a mixed school?

Presentation Primary School takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of Presentation Primary School?

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

Does Presentation Primary School teach through Irish?

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

Is Presentation Primary School a DEIS school?

Yes. Presentation Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Presentation Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Presentation Primary School's roll number, 20018H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Presentation Primary School?

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

Presentation Primary School

Limerick, Co. Limerick

279 pupilsMostly girlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Presentation Primary School is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 P028). Barbara McNamara is the principal of Presentation Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 279
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 51 boys, 228 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20018H

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 Presentation Primary School?: Presentation Primary School is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 P028).
Who is the principal of Presentation Primary School?: Barbara McNamara is the principal of Presentation Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Presentation Primary School?: Presentation Primary School has 279 pupils: 51 boys and 228 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Presentation Primary School a mixed school?: Presentation Primary School takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of Presentation Primary School?: Presentation Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Presentation Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Presentation Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Presentation Primary School a DEIS school?: Yes. Presentation Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Presentation Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Presentation Primary School's roll number, 20018H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Presentation Primary School?: The closest is St Michaels NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Presentation Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Presentation Primary SchoolThis school		279	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Michaels NSLimerick	100 m	126	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil IosagainLimerick	100 m	222	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Augustines Special SchoolLimerick	200 m	24	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Johns ConventLimerick	500 m	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St MichaelsLimerick	500 m	116	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St John the Baptist Boys NSLimerick	700 m	69	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Sexton Street
Limerick
V94P028

Principal: Barbara McNamara on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 412 494
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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