How many pupils go to Cormaic Nfa?

Cormaic Nfa has 38 pupils: 15 boys and 23 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Cormaic Nfa a mixed school?

Yes. Cormaic Nfa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Cormaic Nfa?

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

Does Cormaic Nfa teach through Irish?

No. Cormaic Nfa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Cormaic Nfa a DEIS school?

Yes. Cormaic Nfa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Cormaic Nfa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cormaic Nfa's roll number, 13225V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Cormaic Nfa?

The closest is SN Cholmcille, Ceathrú Thaidhg. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Cormaic Nfa

Ballina, Co. Mayo

38 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Cormaic Nfa is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 KW35). Fiona Whyte is the principal of Cormaic Nfa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 38
Boys and girls: Mixed · 15 boys, 23 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13225V

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 Cormaic Nfa?: Cormaic Nfa is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 KW35).
Who is the principal of Cormaic Nfa?: Fiona Whyte is the principal of Cormaic Nfa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cormaic Nfa?: Cormaic Nfa has 38 pupils: 15 boys and 23 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cormaic Nfa a mixed school?: Yes. Cormaic Nfa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cormaic Nfa?: Cormaic Nfa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cormaic Nfa teach through Irish?: No. Cormaic Nfa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cormaic Nfa a DEIS school?: Yes. Cormaic Nfa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Cormaic Nfa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cormaic Nfa's roll number, 13225V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cormaic Nfa?: The closest is SN Cholmcille, Ceathrú Thaidhg. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Cormaic Nfa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Cormaic NfaThis school		38	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cholmcille, Ceathrú ThaidhgBéal an Átha	about 2.3 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Lacken National SchoolBallina	about 2.3 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ardagh National SchoolBallina	about 2.3 km	73	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus PádraígFoxford	about 2.3 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilmurry NSCrossmolina	about 2.3 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Mount Palmer National SchoolBallina	5.0 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Killeennashask
Garranard
Ballina
Co. Mayo
F26KW35

Principal: Fiona Whyte on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 31832
Email: [email protected]
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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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