St Caolan's Primary School, BALLYNAHINCH
St Caolan's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballynahinch.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Caolan's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Caolan's Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
89 pupils are enrolled, 20% are entitled to free school meals and 89% are Catholic and 0% Protestant.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Caolan's Primary School are Derryboy Primary School (1.6 miles), Carrickmannon Primary School (2.2 miles), St Mary's Primary School (2.5 miles) and Academy Primary School (2.7 miles).
Derryboy Primary SchoolCarrickmannon Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolAcademy Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Caolan's Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Darragh Cross, 50 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 St Caolan's Primary School in October 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
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Boarding
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Nursery
No
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Questions parents ask about St Caolan's Primary School
When was St Caolan's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Caolan's Primary School in October 2019.
How are places allocated at St Caolan's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Caolan's 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 St Caolan's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Caolan's Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Caolan's Primary School?
St Caolan's Primary School is at 7 DARRAGH CROSS, SAINTFIELD, BALLYNAHINCH, DOWN, BT24 7EQ.