Ballinderreen Mixed National School
Kilcolgan, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 182 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 94 girls, 88 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 07551C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballinderreen Mixed National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, operating under a Catholic ethos. The school is dedicated to providing a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment where the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of pupils are identified and nurtured. It promotes an open and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging mutual respect among students and fostering strong partnerships with parents and the wider community. The curriculum is complemented by a broad range of extracurricular and after‑school activities designed to develop teamwork, fitness and creativity. Pupils can take part in sports such as tennis, tag rugby, hurling, camogie and soccer, as well as a homework club that supports academic progress. These programmes aim to enrich the school experience and reinforce the values of cooperation and personal development. Facilities at the school support both academic and recreational pursuits, providing spaces for classroom learning, sport and creative endeavours. The school’s commitment to a holistic education is reflected in its emphasis on cultural events, such as the annual school céilí, and its active engagement with community initiatives, ensuring that each child enjoys a balanced and stimulating school life.
Applying to Ballinderreen 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 Ballinderreen 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 Ballinderreen Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Ballinderreen Mixed National School?
Ballinderreen Mixed National School has 182 pupils enrolled, 94 girls and 88 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballinderreen Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballinderreen 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 Ballinderreen Mixed National School?
Ballinderreen Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.