Gilnahirk Primary School, BELFAST
Gilnahirk Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Gilnahirk Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Gilnahirk Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
425 pupils are enrolled, 14% are entitled to free school meals and 4% are Catholic and 58% Protestant.
46 pupils (11% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 19 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gilnahirk Primary School are Tullycarnet Primary School (0.5 miles), Campbell College Junior School (0.9 miles), Braniel Primary School (0.9 miles) and Greenwood Primary School (1.2 miles).
Tullycarnet Primary SchoolCampbell College Junior SchoolBraniel Primary SchoolGreenwood Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gilnahirk Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gilnahirk Rise, 90 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gilnahirk Primary School are Our Lady and St Patrick's College (0.1 miles), Bloomfield Collegiate (1.2 miles), Campbell College (1.3 miles) and Strathearn School (1.5 miles).
Our Lady and St Patrick's CollegeBloomfield CollegiateCampbell CollegeStrathearn School
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Gilnahirk Primary School in May 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Gilnahirk Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
46
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
10.8%
of pupils enrolled
19
With a statement (stage 3)
27
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Gilnahirk Primary School
Questions parents ask about Gilnahirk Primary School
When was Gilnahirk Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Gilnahirk Primary School in May 2018.
How are places allocated at Gilnahirk Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Gilnahirk Primary School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Gilnahirk Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Gilnahirk Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Gilnahirk Primary School?
Gilnahirk Primary School is at 148 GILNAHIRK ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT5 7QQ.