Ballyroan Boys National School
Rathfarnham, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 375 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 03359N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballyroan Boys National School (BNS) is a primary school dedicated to the education of boys in the Ballyroan area. The school welcomes pupils who have completed Junior and Senior Infants at the neighbouring Scoil Naomh Pádraig, providing a seamless transition into the national curriculum for primary education. BNS places a strong emphasis on a supportive and inclusive learning environment, underpinned by clear school policies that promote safety, good behaviour and the overall wellbeing of each pupil. The school offers a broad range of extra‑curricular activities designed to enrich the pupil experience beyond the classroom. Clubs and programmes include basketball, Lego, computer, art & crafts, as well as a Morning Sports & Games Club and a Homework Club with after‑school care. These opportunities encourage teamwork, creativity and physical development. Admissions are managed through an annual notice and an online application system, ensuring a transparent and organised process for families seeking a place at the school.
Applying to Ballyroan Boys 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 Ballyroan Boys 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 Ballyroan Boys National School
How many pupils attend Ballyroan Boys National School?
Ballyroan Boys National School has 375 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballyroan Boys National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballyroan Boys 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 Ballyroan Boys National School?
Ballyroan Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.