St Macnissi's Primary School, NEWTOWNABBEY
St Macnissi's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Macnissi's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Macnissi'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.
180 pupils are enrolled, 5% are entitled to free school meals and 5% are newcomer pupils.
16 pupils (9% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Macnissi's Primary School are Mossley Primary School (0.2 miles), Earlview Primary School (0.7 miles), Carnmoney Primary School (0.8 miles) and Ashgrove Primary School (1.1 miles).
Mossley Primary SchoolEarlview Primary SchoolCarnmoney Primary SchoolAshgrove Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Macnissi's Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ravendale, 150 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Macnissi's Primary School are Abbey Community College (0.9 miles); and Integrated College, Glengormley (1.3 miles).
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 Macnissi's Primary School in January 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
16
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
8.9%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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
St Macnissi's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Macnissi's Primary School
When was St Macnissi's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Macnissi's Primary School in January 2025.
How are places allocated at St Macnissi's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Macnissi'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 Macnissi's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Macnissi'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 Macnissi's Primary School?
St Macnissi's Primary School is at 12A CHRISTINE ROAD OFF MANSE ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT36 6UE.