How many pupils go to Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn?

Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn has 202 pupils: 104 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn?

Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn's roll number, 17119T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn?

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

Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn

Balla, Co. Mayo

202 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn is a primary school in Balla, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 W272). Alma Egan is the principal of Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 202
Boys and girls: Mixed · 104 boys, 98 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17119T

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 Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn?: Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn is a primary school in Balla, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 W272).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn?: Alma Egan is the principal of Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn?: Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn has 202 pupils: 104 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn?: Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn's roll number, 17119T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn?: The closest is Craggagh NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naisiunta Balla Aluinn compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naisiunta Balla AluinnThis school		202	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Craggagh NSBalla	4.0 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Mainistir MuigheoClaremorris	4.2 km	84	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Gort an EadainClaremorris	4.8 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN FiondalbhaCastlebar	5.2 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Beal CaradhCastlebar	5.9 km	109	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Mary's National SchoolClaremorris	about 6.3 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Station Road
Balla
Co. Mayo
F23W272

Principal: Alma Egan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 936 5280
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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