How many pupils go to Ballybay Central NS?

Ballybay Central NS has 66 pupils: 36 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballybay Central NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballybay Central NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballybay Central NS?

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

Does Ballybay Central NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Ballybay Central NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Ballybay Central NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballybay Central NS's roll number, 19884W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballybay Central NS?

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

Ballybay Central NS

Ballybay, Co. Monaghan

66 pupilsMixedPresbyterianDEIS

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At a glance

Ballybay Central NS is a primary school in Ballybay, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 A382). Karen Pepper is the principal of Ballybay Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 66
Boys and girls: Mixed · 36 boys, 30 girls
Ethos: Presbyterian
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19884W

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 Ballybay Central NS?: Ballybay Central NS is a primary school in Ballybay, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 A382).
Who is the principal of Ballybay Central NS?: Karen Pepper is the principal of Ballybay Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballybay Central NS?: Ballybay Central NS has 66 pupils: 36 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballybay Central NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballybay Central NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballybay Central NS?: Ballybay Central NS has a Presbyterian ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballybay Central NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballybay Central NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballybay Central NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Ballybay Central NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Ballybay Central NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballybay Central NS's roll number, 19884W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballybay Central NS?: The closest is Scoil Éanna. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballybay Central NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballybay Central NSThis school		66	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	Yes
Scoil ÉannaBallybay	100 m	228	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Doohamlet NSCastleblayney	4.4 km	134	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Oliver PlunkettLoughmourne	6.7 km	255	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
LattonCastleblayney	7.3 km	161	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireRockcorry	7.7 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Monaghan Community Special SchoolCastleblayney	about 7.8 km	18	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Ballybay
Co. Monaghan
A75A382

Principal: Karen Pepper on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 974 1365
Email: [email protected]
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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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