How many pupils go to Knockanillo NS?

Knockanillo NS has 28 pupils: 17 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Knockanillo NS a mixed school?

Yes. Knockanillo NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Knockanillo NS?

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

Does Knockanillo NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Knockanillo NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Knockanillo NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Knockanillo NS's roll number, 16562I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Knockanillo NS?

The closest is Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Knockanillo NS

Ballina, Co. Mayo

28 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Knockanillo NS is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 F867). David McDonnell is the principal of Knockanillo NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 28
Boys and girls: Mixed · 17 boys, 11 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16562I

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 Knockanillo NS?: Knockanillo NS is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 F867).
Who is the principal of Knockanillo NS?: David McDonnell is the principal of Knockanillo NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Knockanillo NS?: Knockanillo NS has 28 pupils: 17 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Knockanillo NS a mixed school?: Yes. Knockanillo NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Knockanillo NS?: Knockanillo NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Knockanillo NS teach through Irish?: No. Knockanillo NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Knockanillo NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Knockanillo NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Knockanillo NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Knockanillo NS's roll number, 16562I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Knockanillo NS?: The closest is Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Knockanillo NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Knockanillo NSThis school		28	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil na gCeithre MaolBéal an Átha	1.9 km	141	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Cullens NSBallina	2.1 km	273	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Nicholas Special SchoolBallina	2.5 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Dympnas Special SchoolBallina	2.5 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ÍosaBallina	2.7 km	242	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Saint Michaels NSBallina	3.9 km	17	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Ballina
Co Mayo
F26F867

Principal: David McDonnell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 72128
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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