St Matthew's Primary School, BELFAST
St Matthew's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Matthew's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Matthew'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.
327 pupils are enrolled, 54% are entitled to free school meals and 37% are newcomer pupils.
60 pupils (18% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 21 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Matthew's Primary School are Nettlefield Primary School (0.5 miles), St Malachy's Primary School (0.8 miles), Euston Street Primary School (0.8 miles) and Elmgrove Primary School (0.9 miles).
Nettlefield Primary SchoolSt Malachy's Primary SchoolEuston Street Primary SchoolElmgrove Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Matthew's Primary School.
21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bryson Street, 130 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 Matthew's Primary School in December 2018.
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
60
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.3%
of pupils enrolled
21
With a statement (stage 3)
39
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 Matthew's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Matthew's Primary School
When was St Matthew's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Matthew's Primary School in December 2018.
How are places allocated at St Matthew's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Matthew'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 Matthew's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Matthew'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 Matthew's Primary School?
St Matthew's Primary School is at SEAFORDE STREET, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT5 4EW.