Applying to our Nursery or Year 1

St. Mary's - providing high quality education

KEY DATES for Applications (September 2026)

Wednesday 7th January
2026

(12 noon)

EA Connect opens for online applications for Nursery and for Year 1.

Wednesday 21st January 2026

(12 noon)

EA Connect closes for online applications for Nursery and for Year 1.

Monday 26th January 2026

by 4pm

Deadline for submitting verification/supporting documents via EA Connect.

Final date for late applications!

Applications for a place in Nursery or Year 1 are made online, via the Education Authority. The portal for applying opens in January 2026, as above.

Our Prospectus is available on our homepage. You will also find lots of information in this section.

During the admissions procedure, applications are not considered on a ‘First Come First Served Basis’. Just make sure you make your application before the deadline.

Should you have any query before January 2026, please contact the Principal, Mrs McAuley, on 028 8224 2313.

St. Mary's - providing high quality education

KEY DATES for Applications (September 2026)

Prospectus for September 2026

Save the Date for our Open Morning!

Full-time education in St. Mary's Nursery Unit

Admissions Criteria for Nursery (Sept. 2026)

Admissions Criteria for Year 1 (Sept. 2025)

Year 1 Active Learning

Welcome Video for new Year 1 pupils