How many pupils go to SN Chluain Luifin?

SN Chluain Luifin has 75 pupils: 42 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Chluain Luifin a mixed school?

Yes. SN Chluain Luifin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Chluain Luifin?

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

Does SN Chluain Luifin teach through Irish?

No. SN Chluain Luifin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Chluain Luifin a DEIS school?

No. SN Chluain Luifin is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Chluain Luifin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chluain Luifin's roll number, 18922W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Chluain Luifin?

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

SN Chluain Luifin

Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo

75 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Chluain Luifin is a primary school in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo (Eircode F31 P206). Andrew Casey is the principal of SN Chluain Luifin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 75
Boys and girls: Mixed · 42 boys, 33 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18922W

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 Chluain Luifin?: SN Chluain Luifin is a primary school in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo (Eircode F31 P206).
Who is the principal of SN Chluain Luifin?: Andrew Casey is the principal of SN Chluain Luifin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Chluain Luifin?: SN Chluain Luifin has 75 pupils: 42 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Chluain Luifin a mixed school?: Yes. SN Chluain Luifin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Chluain Luifin?: SN Chluain Luifin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Chluain Luifin teach through Irish?: No. SN Chluain Luifin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Chluain Luifin a DEIS school?: No. SN Chluain Luifin is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Chluain Luifin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chluain Luifin's roll number, 18922W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Chluain Luifin?: The closest is St. Josephs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Chluain Luifin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Chluain LuifinThis school		75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Josephs NSBallinrobe	3.9 km	451	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN na hAilleBallinrobe	5.5 km	140	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Ceathru an ChlocharBallinrobe	6.5 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic ÉadaighTuarmhicéadaigh	7.6 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Naomh IosefCong	7.9 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh FeichinClaremorris	9.0 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cloonliffen
Ballinrobe
Co. Mayo
F31P206

Principal: Andrew Casey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 954 1539
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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