St. Eithne's Primary School, Derry

Welcome

Welcome to the Saint Eithne’s Primary School website.  Through our website we hope to offer you a glimpse of who we are and some of the things we get up to.  We aim to keep you up to date with all of the news and events that happen here in the life our school.  By visiting this website often we hope you will get a flavour of the array of educational experiences and fun activities that make our school so special.  Prospective parents are always welcome to arrange a visit to our school should you wish to come along and meet us first hand.

Saint Eithne’s Primary School is a modern, purpose built school set in the Hazelbank area of Derry City.  The school is bright, spacious and very well equipped both inside and out, to ensure that our children grow and learn in a happy and secure environment. 

Our most recent ETI Inspection reports recognised Saint Eithne’s as an ‘Outstanding’ school and more recently concluded, ‘Saint Eithne’s School continues to demonstrate a high level of capacity for sustained improvement’.

As a Catholic Primary School we welcome children from all, or no, faith backgrounds and aim to ensure that all of our children grow and develop to their full potential. 

Mr T. Mc Dowell

(principal)

Latest News

9th Jan 2026
The children  in Mrs Dunne’s class had great fun today during Circle time....
 
 
 
 
19th Dec 2025
Mrs Mc Clean's P4 class had a great time visiting Santa and Mrs Claus in the grotto...
 
 
 
 
18th Dec 2025
As part of the Ballymagroarty and Hazelbank Community Partnership, the Primary 1...
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events...

Monday, 9th February 2026
School CLOSED - mid term break
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
School CLOSED - mid term break
Wednesday, 11th February 2026
School CLOSED - mid term break
Thursday, 12th February 2026
School CLOSED - mid term break
Friday, 13th February 2026
School CLOSED - mid term break