St Nicholas' Primary School, CARRICKFERGUS
St Nicholas' Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Carrickfergus.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Nicholas' Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Nicholas' Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
120 pupils are enrolled, 16% are entitled to free school meals, 63% are Catholic and 9% Protestant and 27% are newcomer pupils.
36 pupils (30% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 15 of them with a statement.
St Nicholas' Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Nicholas' Primary School are Carrickfergus Model Primary School (0.1 miles), Carrickfergus Central Primary School (0.2 miles), Central Integrated Primary School (0.2 miles) and Sunnylands Primary School (0.5 miles).
Carrickfergus Model Primary SchoolCarrickfergus Central Primary SchoolCentral Integrated Primary SchoolSunnylands Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Nicholas' Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Nicholas Primary School Carrickfergus, 100 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Nicholas' Primary School are Carrickfergus Academy (0.9 miles), Carrickfergus Grammar School (1.1 miles) and Ulidia Integrated College (1.4 miles).
Carrickfergus AcademyCarrickfergus Grammar SchoolUlidia Integrated College
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 Nicholas' Primary School in February 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from St Nicholas' Primary School
Beyond the Bell Programme Sept-October
8 Sep 2026
A day in the life of our Primary 1
21 Nov 2025
St Nicholas’ Welcomes Mr Harvey as Our New Principal
13 Nov 2025
From St Nicholas' Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with St Nicholas' Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
36
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
30.0%
of pupils enrolled
15
With a statement (stage 3)
21
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 Nicholas' Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Nicholas' Primary School
When was St Nicholas' Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Nicholas' Primary School in February 2017.
How are places allocated at St Nicholas' Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Nicholas' 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 Nicholas' Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Nicholas' 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 Nicholas' Primary School?
St Nicholas' Primary School is at MINORCA PLACE, CARRICKFERGUS, ANTRIM, BT38 8AU.