Moyne College
Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 221 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 87 girls, 134 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72020L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Moyne College is a multi‑denominational, co‑educational post‑primary centre situated in Ballina and operates under the trusteeship of the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education & Training Board. The school’s ethos is built around nurturing educational excellence and the holistic development of every learner. A strong emphasis is placed on innovative 21st‑century teaching and learning, with a curriculum designed to be inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of its student body. Students are encouraged to develop academic rigour alongside personal wellbeing, resilience and a sense of community responsibility. The college provides a wide range of facilities and programmes to support this vision. Dedicated spaces for wellbeing, additional educational needs and special classes ensure that all learners receive appropriate support. A vibrant extra‑curricular programme, including sports, cultural activities and community partnerships, offers students ample opportunities to explore interests beyond the classroom. Comprehensive guidance services, a modern canteen, and well‑maintained pastoral care structures further contribute to a safe, caring environment where pupils can realise their true potential.
Applying to Moyne College
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 Moyne College. 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 Moyne College
How many pupils attend Moyne College?
Moyne College has 221 pupils enrolled, 87 girls and 134 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Moyne College a DEIS school?
Yes. Moyne College 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 Moyne College?
Moyne College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.