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.

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.

Ballindine B NS

Claremorris, Co. Mayo

138 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Ballindine B NS is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 CY64). Ballindine B NS has 138 pupils: 76 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

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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Questions parents ask

Where is Ballindine B NS?: Ballindine B NS is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 CY64).
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.
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.

Closest schools

Ballindine B NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
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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Claremorris
Co. Mayo
F12CY64

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