Ballinagree Mixed National School
Macroom,, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 68 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 37 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15140A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballinagree National School is a rural, co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Ballinagree, 8 km north of Macroom. The school provides a Catholic‑based yet inclusive ethos, welcoming children of all faiths and promoting respect, responsibility and gender equity. Learning is centred on the individual pupil, with a strong emphasis on active, creative teaching that nurtures intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development. Gaelic language instruction receives particular focus, reflecting the school’s commitment to Irish heritage. The school’s facilities support a broad range of activities: a dedicated breakfast club, before‑ and after‑school childcare, and well‑maintained playgrounds and sports areas. Green Schools initiatives encourage waste reduction, recycling and environmental stewardship, while regular trips and extracurricular programmes, such as visits to Leinster House, Dublinia, and local sporting events, enhance experiential learning. With an enrolment of around 60 children, the school maintains small class sizes that foster close community ties and personalised support for each learner.
History
In June 2023 Ballinagree National School marked its 125th anniversary with a special mass and community gathering, unveiling a commemorative timeline at the school’s front entrance. The celebration highlighted the school’s long‑standing role in the local area since its establishment in the late 19th century.
Applying to Ballinagree Mixed 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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ballinagree Mixed 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 Ballinagree Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Ballinagree Mixed National School?
Ballinagree Mixed National School has 68 pupils enrolled, 37 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballinagree Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballinagree Mixed 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 Ballinagree Mixed National School?
Ballinagree Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.