Ballyduff National School
Kilmeaden, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 214 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 93 girls, 121 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13635R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballyduff National School is a vibrant primary‑level institution that welcomes children from the local community to learn and grow together. The school’s ethos, mission and vision are centred on the Irish maxim “Ní Neart Go Cur Le Chéile” – strength through unity – and it promotes a caring, inclusive environment where every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential. A strong emphasis is placed on collaborative learning, the development of personal values and the celebration of Irish culture, as reflected in the school’s crest, motto and dedicated values page. The school provides a range of supportive provisions, including dedicated autism support classes and special‑education resources, ensuring that learners with diverse needs receive appropriate assistance. Practical resources such as a clearly defined uniform policy, a regularly updated school calendar and a “Social Story” for new pupils help families navigate school life smoothly. Communication with parents is facilitated through a comprehensive online portal that hosts news, Instagram updates, staff and class information, and a suite of policies and enrolment guidance.
Applying to Ballyduff 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
View Ballyduff National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ballyduff National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 National School
How many pupils attend Ballyduff National School?
Ballyduff National School has 214 pupils enrolled, 93 girls and 121 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballyduff National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballyduff 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 National School?
Ballyduff National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.