Scoil Neifinn
Ballina, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 11 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 4 girls, 7 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20431P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Neifinn is a primary school located approximately five kilometres south of Crossmolina in County Mayo. The school positions itself as a community‑focused institution that aims to nurture the whole child, placing equal emphasis on academic learning, personal development and social wellbeing. Its ethos highlights a commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils can explore a broad curriculum and develop confidence, creativity and critical thinking skills. The school benefits from modern facilities that support contemporary teaching methods and a range of extracurricular activities. With a team of four dedicated mainstream teachers, Scoil Neifinn offers small‑class teaching that enables personalised attention and fosters strong relationships between staff and students. The school’s website invites visitors to discover the various projects and initiatives undertaken over the past year, reflecting an active engagement with both the local community and the broader educational landscape.
Applying to Scoil Neifinn
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 Neifinn. 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 Neifinn
How many pupils attend Scoil Neifinn?
Scoil Neifinn has 11 pupils enrolled, 4 girls and 7 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Neifinn a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Neifinn 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 Scoil Neifinn?
Scoil Neifinn has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.