- How many pupils attend St Paul's High School?
- St Paul's High School has 1,745 pupils on roll.
- What ages does St Paul's High School take?
- St Paul's High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
- Where is St Paul's High School located?
- St Paul's High School is located in NEWRY, BT35 7EE, Newry Mourne and Down.
- How do I apply to St Paul's High School?
- Applications to St Paul's High School are made online through the Education Authority, which runs school admissions across Northern Ireland and sets the application dates each year. The Education Authority also publishes each school's admissions criteria, which decide who is offered a place when there are more applicants than places.
- Does St Paul's High School have a religious character?
- Yes — St Paul's High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
- How are Year 8 places decided at St Paul's High School?
- When St Paul's High School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Pupils who normally reside in the traditional catchment area (Parishes of Lower Killeavy, Loughgilly, Dromintee, Upper Killeavy, Newtownhamilton part of Lower Creggan, Cladybeg and Ballylane parts of Ballymacnab, part of Newry west of railway line, or parent/guardian is permanent staff member); 2. Pupils who normally reside in the Parish of Middle Killeavy; 3. All other applicants, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point.
- What is the largest community background at St Paul's High School?
- According to the DENI school census 2025-26, 98% of pupils at St Paul's High School are recorded as Catholic. The full community breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.