Mount Bolus NS

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

25 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Mount Bolus NS is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 VH39). Michelle Balfe is the principal of Mount Bolus NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
25
Boys and girls
Mixed · 14 boys, 11 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15395K

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 Mount Bolus NS?
Mount Bolus NS is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 VH39).
Who is the principal of Mount Bolus NS?
Michelle Balfe is the principal of Mount Bolus NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Mount Bolus NS?
Mount Bolus NS has 25 pupils: 14 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Mount Bolus NS a mixed school?
Yes. Mount Bolus NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Mount Bolus NS?
Mount Bolus NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Mount Bolus NS teach through Irish?
No. Mount Bolus NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Mount Bolus NS a DEIS school?
No. Mount Bolus NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Mount Bolus NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mount Bolus NS's roll number, 15395K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Mount Bolus NS?
The closest is SN Seosamh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 18 schools in Tullamore · Every school in Co. Offaly

Closest schools

Mount Bolus NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Mount Bolus NSThis school 25 Mixed Catholic No No
SN SeosamhTullamore 4.4 km 97 Mixed Catholic No No
SN MhuireBlueball 4.7 km 72 Mixed Catholic No No
SN BhrideKilcormac 5.1 km 111 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Mhuire Naofa CastlecuffeClonaslee 5.3 km 53 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Mhuire Agus ChormaicKilcormac 6.9 km 109 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil BhrideClonaslee 8.2 km 127 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Mount Bolus
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
R35VH39

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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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