Is Ballyforan Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballyforan Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballyforan Mixed NS?

Ballyforan Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Ballyforan Mixed NS teach through Irish?

No. Ballyforan Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ballyforan Mixed NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Ballyforan Mixed NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near Ballyforan Mixed NS?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ballyforan Mixed NS

Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon

59 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

Ballyforan Mixed NS is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon (Eircode H53 WN36). Ballyforan Mixed NS has 59 pupils: 37 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 59
Boys and girls: Mixed · 37 boys, 22 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 01866U

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ballyforan Mixed NS?: Ballyforan Mixed NS is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon (Eircode H53 WN36).
How many pupils go to Ballyforan Mixed NS?: Ballyforan Mixed NS has 59 pupils: 37 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballyforan Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballyforan Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballyforan Mixed NS?: Ballyforan Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballyforan Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballyforan Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballyforan Mixed NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Ballyforan Mixed NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near Ballyforan Mixed NS?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballyforan Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballyforan Mixed NSThis school		59	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire Gan SmalDysart	5.3 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tisrara National SchoolFour Roads	5.5 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballintleva NSAthlone	6.5 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile A MhoininBallinsloe	6.6 km	11	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mount Talbot NSMount Talbot	6.7 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire Gan SmalBallygar	6.8 km	81	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Ballinasloe
Co. Roscommon
H53WN36

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