Ballinrobe Community School
Ballinrobe, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 865 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 416 girls, 449 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91462E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballinrobe Community School is a co‑educational secondary school serving the town of Ballinrobe and the surrounding rural community in County Mayo, Ireland. As a community school it operates under the joint patronage of the Department of Education and local representatives, providing a broad curriculum that prepares students for the Junior and Senior Cycles, as well as further education and employment pathways. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive learning environment, offering a range of academic subjects alongside practical and creative programmes such as technology, arts, and sports. Facilities are designed to cater for both classroom learning and extracurricular activities, with dedicated spaces for science labs, ICT, and a sports hall that encourage holistic development. A key feature of Ballinrobe Community School is its commitment to community involvement. Partnerships with local businesses, cultural organisations, and voluntary groups enrich the educational experience, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging students to contribute positively to their local area.
Applying to Ballinrobe Community 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Ballinrobe Community 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Ballinrobe Community School
How many pupils attend Ballinrobe Community School?
Ballinrobe Community School has 865 pupils enrolled, 416 girls and 449 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Ballinrobe Community School a DEIS school?
No. Ballinrobe Community 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 Ballinrobe Community School?
Ballinrobe Community School has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.
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