Is Craggagh NS a mixed school?

Yes. Craggagh NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Craggagh NS?

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

Does Craggagh NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Craggagh NS a DEIS school?

No. Craggagh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Craggagh NS?

The closest is SN Gort an Eadain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Craggagh NS

Balla, Co. Mayo

19 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Craggagh NS is a primary school in Balla, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 A590). Craggagh NS has 19 pupils: 15 boys and 4 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 19
Boys and girls: Mixed · 15 boys, 4 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12467R

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Questions parents ask

Where is Craggagh NS?: Craggagh NS is a primary school in Balla, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 A590).
How many pupils go to Craggagh NS?: Craggagh NS has 19 pupils: 15 boys and 4 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Craggagh NS a mixed school?: Yes. Craggagh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Craggagh NS?: Craggagh NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Craggagh NS teach through Irish?: No. Craggagh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Craggagh NS a DEIS school?: No. Craggagh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Craggagh NS?: The closest is SN Gort an Eadain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Craggagh NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Craggagh NSThis school		19	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Gort an EadainClaremorris	3.9 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naisiunta Balla AluinnBalla	4.0 km	202	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Mary's National SchoolClaremorris	about 5.5 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Claremorris National SchoolClaremorris	about 5.5 km	314	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kiltimagh CentralKiltimagh	6.1 km	262	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Mainistir MuigheoClaremorris	6.7 km	84	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Balla
Co. Mayo
F23A590

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