Ballyduff B 2 National School
Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 108 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 58 girls, 50 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15540Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Michael’s National School in Ballyduff provides primary education for children in the local community, operating under the Irish name Scoil Naomh Mhichíl. The school maintains an up‑to‑date online presence that offers parents and pupils easy access to news, notices and resources for each academic year, including the current 2023/2024 school year and a retrospective view of the 2019‑2022 period. Communication is facilitated through a dedicated school email address and telephone line, and teachers make use of the Aladdin platform to send targeted information to classes, ensuring that families receive timely updates on homework, events and school policies. A strong emphasis is placed on the safe use of digital media, with a specific Internet Safety notice highlighted on the site. The school’s noticeboard, accessible via the website, consolidates important announcements, while additional sections such as “Students”, “Parents” and “Contact Us” provide further support and information for the school community. These features reflect a commitment to transparent, modern communication and a supportive learning environment.
Applying to Ballyduff B 2 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 Ballyduff B 2 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 Ballyduff B 2 National School
How many pupils attend Ballyduff B 2 National School?
Ballyduff B 2 National School has 108 pupils enrolled, 58 girls and 50 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballyduff B 2 National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballyduff B 2 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 Ballyduff B 2 National School?
Ballyduff B 2 National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.