How many pupils go to Ballykilmurry NS?

Ballykilmurry NS has 199 pupils: 110 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballykilmurry NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballykilmurry NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballykilmurry NS?

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

Does Ballykilmurry NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Ballykilmurry NS a DEIS school?

No. Ballykilmurry NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Ballykilmurry NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballykilmurry NS's roll number, 15656M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballykilmurry NS?

The closest is Tullamore Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ballykilmurry NS

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

199 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ballykilmurry NS is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 AW83). Tracy Meade is the principal of Ballykilmurry NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 199
Boys and girls: Mixed · 110 boys, 89 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15656M

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 Ballykilmurry NS?: Ballykilmurry NS is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 AW83).
Who is the principal of Ballykilmurry NS?: Tracy Meade is the principal of Ballykilmurry NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballykilmurry NS?: Ballykilmurry NS has 199 pupils: 110 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballykilmurry NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballykilmurry NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballykilmurry NS?: Ballykilmurry NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballykilmurry NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballykilmurry NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballykilmurry NS a DEIS school?: No. Ballykilmurry NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballykilmurry NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballykilmurry NS's roll number, 15656M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballykilmurry NS?: The closest is Tullamore Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballykilmurry NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballykilmurry NSThis school		199	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tullamore Educate Together NSTullamore	3.9 km	236	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
S N Chartaigh NaofaTullamore	4.1 km	147	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Colmain NaofaTullamore	4.1 km	322	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh Brighde BuachTullamore	4.5 km	116	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Arden Boys NSTullamore	4.5 km	215	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireTullamore	4.5 km	249	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Ballinamere
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
R35AW83

Principal: Tracy Meade on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 934 1687
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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