Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Sluagh
Gortnahoe, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 26 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 12 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17140K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Baile Sluagh (Ballysloe National School) is a primary school serving children from kindergarten to Year 12 in Ireland. Recognised by the Department of Education and operating under roll number 17140K, the school positions itself as a caring place where every boy and girl is valued and supported. Its ethos centres on nurturing the whole child, academically, socially and emotionally, while inspiring curiosity, confidence and high ambitions. The Irish motto *Ag foghlaim, ag fás agus ag feabhsú* (“learning, growing and improving”) reflects this commitment to continuous development. The school describes itself as a welcoming, close‑knit community that creates a warm, caring environment in which children can thrive. A broad curriculum is delivered across a range of classes, and the school offers a variety of programmes and resources through its “School Life”, “Classes”, “An Nuacht” (news), and “Enrolment” pages. Supporting structures such as a school calendar and a set of school policies help families stay informed and engaged with the school’s activities and expectations.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Sluagh
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Sluagh. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Sluagh
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Sluagh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Sluagh has 26 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 12 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Sluagh a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Sluagh 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Sluagh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Sluagh has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.