Iveagh Primary School, NEWRY
Iveagh Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Iveagh Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Iveagh Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
259 pupils are enrolled, 24% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 67% Protestant and 4% are newcomer pupils.
33 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 13 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Iveagh Primary School are St Mary's Primary School (0.2 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (2.2 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (3 miles) and St Paul's Primary School (3 miles).
St Mary's Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolSt Paul's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Iveagh Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rathfriland Depot, 160 metres away.
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 Iveagh Primary School in February 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Iveagh Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
33
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.7%
of pupils enrolled
13
With a statement (stage 3)
20
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
Iveagh Primary School
Questions parents ask about Iveagh Primary School
When was Iveagh Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Iveagh Primary School in February 2019.
How are places allocated at Iveagh Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Iveagh 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 Iveagh Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Iveagh Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Iveagh Primary School?
Iveagh Primary School is at 17 CASTLE HILL, RATHFRILAND, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 5NH.