Ballindine B NS

Claremorris, Co. Mayo

138 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Ballindine B NS is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 CY64). Stephen McHugh is the principal of Ballindine B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
138
Boys and girls
Mixed · 76 boys, 62 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
01676P

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Where is Ballindine B NS?
Ballindine B NS is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 CY64).
Who is the principal of Ballindine B NS?
Stephen McHugh is the principal of Ballindine B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballindine B NS?
Ballindine B NS has 138 pupils: 76 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballindine B NS a mixed school?
Yes. Ballindine B NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballindine B NS?
Ballindine B NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballindine B NS teach through Irish?
No. Ballindine B NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballindine B NS a DEIS school?
No. Ballindine B NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballindine B NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballindine B NS's roll number, 01676P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballindine B NS?
The closest is Meelickmore NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 20 schools in Claremorris · Every school in Co. Mayo

Closest schools

Ballindine B NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Ballindine B NSThis school 138 Mixed Catholic No No
Meelickmore NSClaremorris 3.5 km 81 Mixed Catholic No No
Irishtown NSClaremorris 4.5 km 70 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Gort SceicheHollymount 6.6 km 75 Mixed Catholic No No
St Brendans NSTuam 7.3 km 39 Mixed Catholic No No
Lehinch NSClaremorris 7.9 km 8 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Uileog de BurcaClár Chlainne Mhuiris 8.5 km 105 Mixed Catholic Yes No

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Contact

Ballindine
Claremorris
Co. Mayo
F12CY64

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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