Ballyheeda National School
Ballinhassig, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 158 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 70 girls, 88 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15550T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballyheada National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the heart of Ballinhassig, County Cork. Under the patronage of the Bishop of Cork and Ross, the school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. Its ethos is rooted in Christian values while embracing pupils of all faiths and none, promoting respect, compassion and a love of learning. The school delivers a broad, balanced curriculum that supports the intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical development of each child. In addition to mainstream classes, Ballyheada offers a dedicated special class that provides tailored support for children with autism, ensuring that diverse learning needs are met. A strong sense of community is fostered through active collaboration between staff, special needs assistants, the Board of Management, parents and the vibrant Parents’ Association, which organises events and initiatives that enrich school life.
Applying to Ballyheeda 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 Ballyheeda 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 Ballyheeda National School
How many pupils attend Ballyheeda National School?
Ballyheeda National School has 158 pupils enrolled, 70 girls and 88 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballyheeda National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballyheeda 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 Ballyheeda National School?
Ballyheeda National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.