Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Seosaimh
Ballymitty, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 137 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 59 girls, 78 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17554O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Nmh Seosaimh, locally known as Ballymitty National School, is set in the picturesque village of Ballymitty, County Wexford, perched on a hill surrounded by green fields and mature trees. The school makes full use of its outdoor environment to encourage active play and experiential learning, providing a safe, organised setting that supports both indoor and outdoor curricula. Facilities include a newly built multi‑purpose space called An Choill (opened 2022) and dedicated classrooms for two autism provision groups, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalised support for all learners. The educational ethos centres on the school motto “Kind Hands, Kind Feet, Kind Words, Kind Hearts”, which underpins teaching, wellbeing programmes and everyday practice. Pupils engage in mindfulness, yoga, religious education and Social, Personal and Health Education to develop resilience and empathy. Academically, the school offers a broad curriculum covering English, Irish, Mathematics, the sciences, humanities, visual arts, music, drama and physical education, delivered in colourful, stimulating classrooms that aim to nurture creative thinkers and problem‑solvers for the 21st‑century. A vibrant extracurricular programme complements classroom learning, with participation in GAA, rugby, soccer, handball, rounders, chess, art, craft, quizzes and spelling bees. Student voice is fostered through a Green School Committee, Active School Committee, Student Council and an active Erasmus Committee, the latter supporting European exchanges for staff and pupils since 2021.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Seosaimh
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.
School-published admissions links
- Annual admission notice
- Admission policy
- Application form
- Admissions information
- Admissions information
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Seosaimh. 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 Nmh Seosaimh
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Seosaimh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Seosaimh has 137 pupils enrolled, 59 girls and 78 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Seosaimh a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Seosaimh 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 Nmh Seosaimh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Seosaimh has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.