SN na hAille

Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo

140 pupilsMixedCatholic

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SN na hAille is a primary school in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo (Eircode F31 YV57). Bríd Brett is the principal of SN na hAille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
140
Boys and girls
Mixed · 71 boys, 69 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
12350T

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 SN na hAille?
SN na hAille is a primary school in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo (Eircode F31 YV57).
Who is the principal of SN na hAille?
Bríd Brett is the principal of SN na hAille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN na hAille?
SN na hAille has 140 pupils: 71 boys and 69 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN na hAille a mixed school?
Yes. SN na hAille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN na hAille?
SN na hAille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN na hAille teach through Irish?
No. SN na hAille teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN na hAille a DEIS school?
No. SN na hAille is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN na hAille's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN na hAille's roll number, 12350T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN na hAille?
The closest is SN Naomh Feichin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 4 schools in Ballinrobe · Every school in Co. Mayo

Closest schools

SN na hAille compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN na hAilleThis school 140 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh FeichinClaremorris 3.7 km 47 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh IosefCong 5.0 km 94 Mixed Catholic No No
Gortjordan NSClaremorris 5.4 km 11 Mixed Catholic No No
St. Josephs NSBallinrobe 5.5 km 451 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Chluain LuifinBallinrobe 5.5 km 75 Mixed Catholic No No
St Patricks Central NSClaremorris 6.8 km 117 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

The Neale
Ballinrobe
Co. Mayo
F31YV57

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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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