Schools
Our parish, and school work hand in hand in the important mission of passing on the faith to our young people. This collaborative effort is essential for nurturing the spiritual development of the children, fostering a strong sense of community.
St Mary's Primary School, Largs
St Mary's Primary is the Roman Catholic primary school serving Largs and the North Coast, and it sees itself as an extension of St Mary, Star of the Sea parish. Since March 2018 it has been part of the shared Largs Campus on Alexander Avenue, alongside Largs Primary, Largs Academy and the Early Years centre, while keeping its own Catholic identity and ethos.
The school and parish share a close bond. Fr Peter offers pastoral and spiritual support to pupils, staff and families, the children regularly join the parish community for Mass, and the parish supports families as children prepare for athe sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Address: Largs Campus, Alexander Avenue, Largs, KA30 9DR · School website
St Matthew's, Saltcoats
For Catholic secondary education, St Mary's Primary is one of the associated primary schools of St Matthew's Academy in Saltcoats. St Matthew's is a six-year Catholic secondary which opened in 2007, bringing together St Andrew's Academy, Saltcoats and St Michael's Academy, Kilwinning. Pupils from St Mary's have the right to enrol there, and those from Largs travel by school bus.
On Cumbrae
On the island, Catholic children attend Cumbrae Primary School in Millport. At secondary age, island pupils cross by ferry to the mainland — another of the everyday threads that bind Millport and Largs together as one community.
Families who would like to talk about Catholic education, or about preparing their child for the sacraments, are welcome to contact Fr Peter through the parish office.
More About Schools
Our parish is closely linked with Catholic education in North Ayrshire, creating a robust network that supports both families and students in their journey of faith.
Together, these three pillars strive to instill the values and teachings of our faith, ensuring that the next generation is well-equipped to carry on our traditions and deepen their relationship with God.
