How many pupils go to SN Baile an Atha?

SN Baile an Atha has 404 pupils: 221 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Baile an Atha a mixed school?

Yes. SN Baile an Atha takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Baile an Atha?

SN Baile an Atha has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Baile an Atha teach through Irish?

No. SN Baile an Atha teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Baile an Atha a DEIS school?

No. SN Baile an Atha is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Baile an Atha's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Baile an Atha's roll number, 18207V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Baile an Atha?

The closest is Mercy Convent Killaloe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Baile an Atha

Ballina, Co. Tipperary

404 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Baile an Atha is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Tipperary (Eircode V94 V8X6). Bernice O'Connell is the principal of SN Baile an Atha, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 404
Boys and girls: Mixed · 221 boys, 183 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18207V

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 SN Baile an Atha?: SN Baile an Atha is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Tipperary (Eircode V94 V8X6).
Who is the principal of SN Baile an Atha?: Bernice O'Connell is the principal of SN Baile an Atha, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Baile an Atha?: SN Baile an Atha has 404 pupils: 221 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Baile an Atha a mixed school?: Yes. SN Baile an Atha takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Baile an Atha?: SN Baile an Atha has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Baile an Atha teach through Irish?: No. SN Baile an Atha teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Baile an Atha a DEIS school?: No. SN Baile an Atha is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Baile an Atha's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Baile an Atha's roll number, 18207V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Baile an Atha?: The closest is Mercy Convent Killaloe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Baile an Atha compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Baile an AthaThis school		404	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mercy Convent KillaloeKillaloe	600 m	97	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Killaloe Boys NSKillaloe	900 m	104	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Boher NSKillaloe PO	4.8 km	113	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Baile na hInseBirdhill	6.1 km	95	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ogonnelloe National SchoolScariff	7.0 km	101	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Birdhill NSKillaloe	7.2 km	104	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Grange Road
Ballina
Co. Tipperary
V94V8X6

Principal: Bernice O'Connell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 376 340
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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