How many pupils go to Ballinderreen Mixed NS?

Ballinderreen Mixed NS has 182 pupils: 88 boys and 94 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballinderreen Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballinderreen Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballinderreen Mixed NS?

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

Does Ballinderreen Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Ballinderreen Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Ballinderreen Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Ballinderreen Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballinderreen Mixed NS's roll number, 07551C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballinderreen Mixed NS?

The closest is Kilcolgan Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ballinderreen Mixed NS

Kilcolgan, Co. Galway

182 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ballinderreen Mixed NS is a primary school in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 F292). Barry Quinn is the principal of Ballinderreen Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 182
Boys and girls: Mixed · 88 boys, 94 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 07551C

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ballinderreen Mixed NS?: Ballinderreen Mixed NS is a primary school in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 F292).
Who is the principal of Ballinderreen Mixed NS?: Barry Quinn is the principal of Ballinderreen Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballinderreen Mixed NS?: Ballinderreen Mixed NS has 182 pupils: 88 boys and 94 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballinderreen Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballinderreen Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballinderreen Mixed NS?: Ballinderreen Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballinderreen Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballinderreen Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballinderreen Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Ballinderreen Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballinderreen Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballinderreen Mixed NS's roll number, 07551C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballinderreen Mixed NS?: The closest is Kilcolgan Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballinderreen Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballinderreen Mixed NSThis school		182	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilcolgan Educate Together NSClarinbridge	3.8 km	195	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN CronainKilcolgan	4.7 km	59	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireClarinbridge	5.0 km	256	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh IosefKinvara	5.5 km	324	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh MhuireOranmore	5.8 km	233	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Brighdhe NaofaCinn Mara	6.4 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballinderreen
Kilcolgan
Co. Galway
H91F292

Principal: Barry Quinn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 796 632
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ballinderreenns.ie
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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