Ballyvongane Mixed National School
Aghinagh,, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 18 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 7 girls, 11 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 04578H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballyvongane Mixed National School is a co‑educational primary school serving the local community of Ballyvongan and surrounding areas. The school provides a welcoming environment where children aged 4‑12 can develop academically, socially and emotionally through a balanced curriculum that follows the Irish Primary Curriculum. Emphasis is placed on fostering a love of learning, encouraging curiosity, and supporting each pupil’s individual strengths and needs. The school’s ethos promotes respect, inclusion and active participation, with a range of extracurricular activities that enhance creativity, sport and cultural awareness. The school benefits from modern facilities designed to support a variety of learning experiences, including well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated play area and resources for art, music and technology. Communication with families is facilitated through a regularly updated website and a Facebook page, ensuring that parents are kept informed about school news, events and policies. The school’s commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in its self‑evaluation processes and adherence to national inspection standards, aiming to provide a safe, nurturing and high‑quality educational setting for all pupils.
Applying to Ballyvongane Mixed 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 Ballyvongane Mixed 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 Ballyvongane Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Ballyvongane Mixed National School?
Ballyvongane Mixed National School has 18 pupils enrolled, 7 girls and 11 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballyvongane Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballyvongane Mixed 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 Ballyvongane Mixed National School?
Ballyvongane Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.