Ballinasloe National School
Ballinasloe, Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 293 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 145 girls, 148 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20042E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil an Chroí Naofa is a mixed, Catholic primary school situated in the centre of Ballinasloe town, catering for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. As a DEIS Band 1 school it benefits from a lower pupil‑to‑teacher ratio of approximately 22:1 and offers a broad, balanced curriculum that supports the holistic development of every child. The school is inclusive, providing a mainstream programme alongside a Special Class for children with autism and two Special Classes for pupils with Developmental Language Delay, ensuring that diverse learning needs are met within one community. The school’s facilities are extensive for a primary setting. On‑site there is a children’s playground, a large school hall, an occupational‑therapy room, a school pitch and ample outdoor play areas. Its central location gives easy access to local amenities such as the town library, swimming pool, Duggan GAA park, shops, restaurants and St Michael’s church, which are regularly incorporated into the curriculum. A wide range of extra‑curricular activities, including book‑buddies reading schemes, multicultural celebrations, and participation in events such as the Allianz Rewards Pitch Day at Croke Park, enhance pupils’ social, cultural and physical development.
Applying to Ballinasloe 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 Ballinasloe 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 Ballinasloe National School
How many pupils attend Ballinasloe National School?
Ballinasloe National School has 293 pupils enrolled, 145 girls and 148 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballinasloe National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Ballinasloe National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Ballinasloe National School?
Ballinasloe National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.