How many pupils go to Ballinagore Mixed NS?

Ballinagore Mixed NS has 97 pupils: 49 boys and 48 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballinagore Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballinagore Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballinagore Mixed NS?

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

Does Ballinagore Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Ballinagore Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Ballinagore Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Ballinagore Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballinagore Mixed NS's roll number, 16340N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballinagore Mixed NS?

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

Ballinagore Mixed NS

Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath

97 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ballinagore Mixed NS is a primary school in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 XF57). Gemma Goulding Finan is the principal of Ballinagore Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 97
Boys and girls: Mixed · 49 boys, 48 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16340N

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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Where is Ballinagore Mixed NS?: Ballinagore Mixed NS is a primary school in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 XF57).
Who is the principal of Ballinagore Mixed NS?: Gemma Goulding Finan is the principal of Ballinagore Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballinagore Mixed NS?: Ballinagore Mixed NS has 97 pupils: 49 boys and 48 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballinagore Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballinagore Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballinagore Mixed NS?: Ballinagore Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballinagore Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballinagore Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballinagore Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Ballinagore Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballinagore Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballinagore Mixed NS's roll number, 16340N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballinagore Mixed NS?: The closest is Mhichil Naofa NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballinagore Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballinagore Mixed NSThis school		97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mhichil Naofa NSCastletown Geoghegan	4.5 km	81	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Chlochair Cill BheaganKilbeggan	5.0 km	226	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dalystown NSMullingar	5.9 km	81	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Anne's National SchoolTyrellspass	6.1 km	176	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Streamstown Mixed NSStreamstown	6.9 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dysart NSMullingar	6.9 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Ballinagore
Kilbeggan
Co. Westmeath
N91XF57

Principal: Gemma Goulding Finan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 933 2165
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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