How many pupils go to Barnatra NS?

Barnatra NS has 24 pupils: 12 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Barnatra NS a mixed school?

Yes. Barnatra NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Barnatra NS?

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

Does Barnatra NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Barnatra NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Barnatra NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Barnatra NS's roll number, 14188A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Barnatra NS?

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

Barnatra NS

Ballina, Co. Mayo

24 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Barnatra NS is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 VP27). Olivia O'Malley is the principal of Barnatra NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 24
Boys and girls: Mixed · 12 boys, 12 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14188A
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Barnatra NS?: Barnatra NS is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 VP27).
Who is the principal of Barnatra NS?: Olivia O'Malley is the principal of Barnatra NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Barnatra NS?: Barnatra NS has 24 pupils: 12 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Barnatra NS a mixed school?: Yes. Barnatra NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Barnatra NS?: Barnatra NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Barnatra NS teach through Irish?: No. Barnatra NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Barnatra NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Barnatra NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Barnatra NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Barnatra NS's roll number, 14188A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Barnatra NS?: The closest is SN Inbhear. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Barnatra NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Barnatra NSThis school		24	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN InbhearBallina	3.3 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Gleann A ChaisilBallina	4.8 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Pol A TsomaisBéal an Átha	5.9 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Achaidh an GhlaisinBeal an Mhuirthead	6.9 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Ros DumhachBéal an Átha	7.8 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN an TsraithBallina	8.3 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Barnatra
Ballina
F26VP27

Principal: Olivia O'Malley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 097 84008
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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