How many pupils go to Ballymacward Central Sc?

Ballymacward Central Sc has 81 pupils: 44 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballymacward Central Sc a mixed school?

Yes. Ballymacward Central Sc takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballymacward Central Sc?

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

Does Ballymacward Central Sc teach through Irish?

No. Ballymacward Central Sc teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ballymacward Central Sc a DEIS school?

No. Ballymacward Central Sc is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Ballymacward Central Sc's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballymacward Central Sc's roll number, 19283T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballymacward Central Sc?

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

Ballymacward Central Sc

Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

81 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ballymacward Central Sc is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 NX21). Maura Burke Hardiman is the principal of Ballymacward Central Sc, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 81
Boys and girls: Mixed · 44 boys, 37 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19283T

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 Ballymacward Central Sc?: Ballymacward Central Sc is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 NX21).
Who is the principal of Ballymacward Central Sc?: Maura Burke Hardiman is the principal of Ballymacward Central Sc, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballymacward Central Sc?: Ballymacward Central Sc has 81 pupils: 44 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballymacward Central Sc a mixed school?: Yes. Ballymacward Central Sc takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballymacward Central Sc?: Ballymacward Central Sc has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballymacward Central Sc teach through Irish?: No. Ballymacward Central Sc teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballymacward Central Sc a DEIS school?: No. Ballymacward Central Sc is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballymacward Central Sc's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballymacward Central Sc's roll number, 19283T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballymacward Central Sc?: The closest is Castleblakeney NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Ballymacward Central Sc compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballymacward Central ScThis school		81	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castleblakeney NSBallinasloe	4.8 km	52	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N na CealltraigheBallinasloe	5.5 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gurteen Central NSBallinasloe	6.2 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Padraig NaofaBallinasloe	6.3 km	22	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire NaofaBallinasloe	6.8 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill ConaillBallinasloe	8.3 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballymacward Central Sc
Ballinasloe
Co Galway
H53NX21

Principal: Maura Burke Hardiman on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 968 7696
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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