Ballinadee National School
Bandon, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 95 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 54 girls, 41 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 09537S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballinadee National School is a progressive, positive and caring primary school situated in Ballinadee, Bandon, Co. Cork. The school’s ethos centres on the motto “Mol an Óige agus Tiocfaidh Sí”, celebrating each child’s individuality and encouraging them to achieve their best. Learning is framed as a collaborative journey where children and staff create, explore and grow together, supported by a strong emphasis on community partnership and wellbeing. The school is an active member of a Creative Cluster of five local schools, focusing this year on the River Habitat, which integrates environmental education across the curriculum. A wide range of enrichment programmes enrich the pupil experience, including Curious Minds Childcare, the annual Scholastic Book Fair, RNLI water‑safety visits, the Amber Flag for mental health, the Active Schools Flag promoting physical activity, and the evidence‑based Roots of Empathy programme. Participation in Cork City Sports further highlights the school’s commitment to holistic development through sport and physical education. Facilities and initiatives are designed to foster a vibrant, inclusive learning environment. Partnerships with local organisations and community projects are integral to the school’s ethos, ensuring that children benefit from real‑world connections and a supportive network that extends beyond the classroom.
Applying to Ballinadee National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ballinadee National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Ballinadee National School
How many pupils attend Ballinadee National School?
Ballinadee National School has 95 pupils enrolled, 54 girls and 41 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballinadee National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballinadee National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Ballinadee National School?
Ballinadee National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.