Ballymahon Vocational School
Longford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 391 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 160 girls, 231 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71690F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballymahon Vocational School is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational post‑primary institution situated in Ballymahon, County Longford. As a member of the Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB), the school delivers a broad curriculum that includes the Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP), and Transition Year. The learning provision is designed to be student‑centred, offering a blend of academic, practical and vocational pathways that enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for further education, training or employment. The school benefits from the LWETB’s commitment to high‑quality ICT infrastructure, modern learning spaces and well‑equipped specialist rooms that support subjects ranging from science and technology to the arts and business studies. A strong pastoral framework underpins the educational experience, with dedicated support services for learners with special educational needs, as well as programmes such as breakfast clubs and extracurricular activities that promote wellbeing and community engagement. Through collaborative partnerships with local stakeholders, the school strives to foster an inclusive environment where every student can achieve their full potential.
Applying to Ballymahon Vocational 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 Ballymahon Vocational 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 Ballymahon Vocational School
How many pupils attend Ballymahon Vocational School?
Ballymahon Vocational School has 391 pupils enrolled, 160 girls and 231 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Ballymahon Vocational School a DEIS school?
Yes. Ballymahon Vocational School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Ballymahon Vocational School?
Ballymahon Vocational School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.