Ballyduff NS

Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford

214 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Ballyduff NS is a primary school in Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 Y510). Cian Power is the principal of Ballyduff NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
214
Boys and girls
Mixed · 121 boys, 93 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
13635R

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ballyduff NS?
Ballyduff NS is a primary school in Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 Y510).
Who is the principal of Ballyduff NS?
Cian Power is the principal of Ballyduff NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballyduff NS?
Ballyduff NS has 214 pupils: 121 boys and 93 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballyduff NS a mixed school?
Yes. Ballyduff NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballyduff NS?
Ballyduff NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballyduff NS teach through Irish?
No. Ballyduff NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballyduff NS a DEIS school?
No. Ballyduff NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballyduff NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyduff NS's roll number, 13635R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballyduff NS?
The closest is Carigeen NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Waterford

Closest schools

Ballyduff NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Ballyduff NSThis school 214 Mixed Catholic No No
Carigeen NSCarrigeen 5.6 km 123 Mixed Catholic No No
S N Baile an BhuitléirighButlerstown 6.1 km 242 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Dun AillDunhill 6.6 km 87 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireMooncoin 6.6 km 261 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Portlaw NSPortlaw 7.2 km 214 Mixed Catholic No Yes
S N na CilleKilmacthomas 7.6 km 105 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Ballyduff West
Kilmeaden
Co. Waterford
X91Y510

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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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