Ballyduff B 2 NS

Ballyduff, Co. Waterford

108 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Ballyduff B 2 NS is a primary school in Ballyduff, Co. Waterford (Eircode P51 C673). Mary Murphy is the principal of Ballyduff B 2 NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
108
Boys and girls
Mixed · 50 boys, 58 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15540Q

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ballyduff B 2 NS?
Ballyduff B 2 NS is a primary school in Ballyduff, Co. Waterford (Eircode P51 C673).
Who is the principal of Ballyduff B 2 NS?
Mary Murphy is the principal of Ballyduff B 2 NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballyduff B 2 NS?
Ballyduff B 2 NS has 108 pupils: 50 boys and 58 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballyduff B 2 NS a mixed school?
Yes. Ballyduff B 2 NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballyduff B 2 NS?
Ballyduff B 2 NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballyduff B 2 NS teach through Irish?
No. Ballyduff B 2 NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballyduff B 2 NS a DEIS school?
No. Ballyduff B 2 NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballyduff B 2 NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyduff B 2 NS's roll number, 15540Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballyduff B 2 NS?
The closest is Curriglass 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 B 2 NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Ballyduff B 2 NSThis school 108 Mixed Catholic No No
Curriglass NSConna 5.3 km 34 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireTallow 6.5 km 150 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh CaitrionaConna 6.9 km 149 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Lios Mor MochudaLismore 8.3 km 23 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Kilmagner NSFermoy 8.4 km 52 Mixed Catholic No No
Bunscoil Bhothar na NaomhLismore 8.6 km 284 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Ballyduff
Co. Waterford
P51C673

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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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