St Macnissi's Primary School, LARNE
St Macnissi's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Larne.
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.
159 pupils are enrolled, 23% are entitled to free school meals and 93% are Catholic and 0% Protestant.
23 pupils (15% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 9 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Macnissi's Primary School are Moyle Primary School (0.4 miles), Larne and Inver Primary School (0.4 miles), Olderfleet Primary School (0.4 miles) and St Anthony's Primary School (0.9 miles).
Moyle Primary SchoolLarne and Inver Primary SchoolOlderfleet Primary SchoolSt Anthony's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Macnissi's Primary School.
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Agnew St, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Macnissi's Primary School are Larne High School (0.4 miles) and Larne Grammar School (0.6 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 November 2019.
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
23
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
14.5%
of pupils enrolled
9
With a statement (stage 3)
14
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 November 2019.
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 23/25 AGNEW ST, LARNE, ANTRIM, BT40 1RF.