St Vincent de Paul Primary School, BELFAST
St Vincent de Paul Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Vincent de Paul Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Vincent de Paul Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
278 pupils are enrolled, 54% are entitled to free school meals and 17% are newcomer pupils.
103 pupils (37% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 17 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Vincent de Paul Primary School are Ligoniel Primary School (0.2 miles), Ballysillan Primary School (0.7 miles), Holy Cross Girls' Primary School (0.7 miles) and Wheatfield Primary School (0.7 miles).
Ligoniel Primary SchoolBallysillan Primary SchoolHoly Cross Girls' Primary SchoolWheatfield Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Vincent de Paul Primary School.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ligoniel Community Centre, 90 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Vincent de Paul Primary School are Mercy College Belfast (0.4 miles) and Belfast Boys' Model School (1 mile).
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 Vincent de Paul Primary School in December 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Vincent de Paul Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
103
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
37.1%
of pupils enrolled
17
With a statement (stage 3)
86
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 Vincent de Paul Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Vincent de Paul Primary School
When was St Vincent de Paul Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Vincent de Paul Primary School in December 2018.
How are places allocated at St Vincent de Paul Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Vincent de Paul 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 Vincent de Paul Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Vincent de Paul 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 Vincent de Paul Primary School?
St Vincent de Paul Primary School is at 165A LIGONIEL ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT14 8DP.