How many pupils go to Saint Michaels NS?

Saint Michaels NS has 17 pupils: 11 boys and 6 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Saint Michaels NS a mixed school?

Yes. Saint Michaels NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Saint Michaels NS?

Saint Michaels NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Saint Michaels NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Saint Michaels NS a DEIS school?

No. Saint Michaels NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Saint Michaels NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Saint Michaels NS's roll number, 12792F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Saint Michaels NS?

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

Saint Michaels NS

Ballina, Co. Mayo

17 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Saint Michaels NS is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 D6F8). Barbara Daly is the principal of Saint Michaels NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 17
Boys and girls: Mixed · 11 boys, 6 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12792F

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 Saint Michaels NS?: Saint Michaels NS is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 D6F8).
Who is the principal of Saint Michaels NS?: Barbara Daly is the principal of Saint Michaels NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Saint Michaels NS?: Saint Michaels NS has 17 pupils: 11 boys and 6 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Saint Michaels NS a mixed school?: Yes. Saint Michaels NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Saint Michaels NS?: Saint Michaels NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Saint Michaels NS teach through Irish?: No. Saint Michaels NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Saint Michaels NS a DEIS school?: No. Saint Michaels NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Saint Michaels NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Saint Michaels NS's roll number, 12792F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Saint Michaels NS?: The closest is Scoil Íosa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Saint Michaels NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Saint Michaels NSThis school		17	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil ÍosaBallina	1.2 km	242	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Nicholas Special SchoolBallina	1.4 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Dympnas Special SchoolBallina	1.4 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Joseph's NSBallina	2.4 km	217	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil na gCeithre MaolBéal an Átha	2.7 km	141	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Quignamanger NSBallina	3.0 km	364	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Church Road
Ballina
Co. Mayo
F26D6F8

Principal: Barbara Daly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 70279
Email: [email protected]
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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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