Holy Rosary Primary School, BELFAST
Holy Rosary Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Holy Rosary Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Holy Rosary Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
407 pupils are enrolled, 43% are entitled to free school meals, 39% are Catholic and 4% Protestant and 53% are newcomer pupils.
86 pupils (21% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 39 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Rosary Primary School are Forge Integrated Primary School (0.5 miles), Botanic Primary School (0.5 miles), St Michael's Primary School (0.6 miles) and Rosetta Primary School (0.6 miles).
Forge Integrated Primary SchoolBotanic Primary SchoolSt Michael's Primary SchoolRosetta Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Holy Rosary Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sunnyside Street, 210 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Rosary Primary School are Wellington College (0.4 miles), St Joseph's College (0.5 miles), Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School (0.7 miles) and Methodist College (0.8 miles).
Wellington CollegeSt Joseph's CollegeAquinas Diocesan Grammar SchoolMethodist College
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 Holy Rosary Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Holy Rosary Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
86
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.1%
of pupils enrolled
39
With a statement (stage 3)
47
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
Questions parents ask about Holy Rosary Primary School
When was Holy Rosary Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Holy Rosary Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Holy Rosary Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Holy Rosary 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 Holy Rosary Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Holy Rosary Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Holy Rosary Primary School?
Holy Rosary Primary School is at 70 SUNNYSIDE CRESCENT, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT7 3DB.