Tonagh Primary School, LISBURN
Tonagh Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Lisburn.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Tonagh Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Tonagh Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
211 pupils are enrolled, 56% are entitled to free school meals and 10% are Catholic and 61% Protestant.
57 pupils (27% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 24 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Tonagh Primary School are Lisburn Central Primary School (0.4 miles), St Aloysius Primary School (0.5 miles), Wallace High School (0.5 miles) and Friend's School (0.5 miles).
Lisburn Central Primary SchoolSt Aloysius Primary SchoolWallace High SchoolFriend's School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Tonagh Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Benson Park, 110 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Tonagh Primary School are Wallace High School (0.5 miles), Lisnagarvey High School (0.5 miles), St Patrick's Academy (0.5 miles) and Friends' School (0.5 miles).
Wallace High SchoolLisnagarvey High SchoolSt Patrick's AcademyFriends' School
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 Tonagh Primary School in November 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Tonagh Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
57
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
27.0%
of pupils enrolled
24
With a statement (stage 3)
33
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
Questions parents ask about Tonagh Primary School
When was Tonagh Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Tonagh Primary School in November 2019.
How are places allocated at Tonagh Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Tonagh 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 Tonagh Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Tonagh Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Tonagh Primary School?
Tonagh Primary School is at TONAGH AVENUE, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT28 1DQ.