How many pupils go to Crossmolina NS?

Crossmolina NS has 235 pupils: 119 boys and 116 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Crossmolina NS a mixed school?

Yes. Crossmolina NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Crossmolina NS?

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

Does Crossmolina NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Crossmolina NS a DEIS school?

No. Crossmolina NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Crossmolina NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Crossmolina NS's roll number, 20125I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Crossmolina NS?

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

Crossmolina NS

Crossmolina, Co. Mayo

235 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Crossmolina NS is a primary school in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 T224). Caroline Kennedy is the principal of Crossmolina NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 235
Boys and girls: Mixed · 119 boys, 116 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20125I

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 Crossmolina NS?: Crossmolina NS is a primary school in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 T224).
Who is the principal of Crossmolina NS?: Caroline Kennedy is the principal of Crossmolina NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Crossmolina NS?: Crossmolina NS has 235 pupils: 119 boys and 116 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Crossmolina NS a mixed school?: Yes. Crossmolina NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Crossmolina NS?: Crossmolina NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Crossmolina NS teach through Irish?: No. Crossmolina NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Crossmolina NS a DEIS school?: No. Crossmolina NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Crossmolina NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Crossmolina NS's roll number, 20125I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Crossmolina NS?: The closest is Garracloon NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Crossmolina NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Crossmolina NSThis school		235	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Garracloon NSBallina	5.5 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus PádraígFoxford	about 7.3 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ardagh National SchoolBallina	about 7.3 km	73	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lacken National SchoolBallina	about 7.3 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilmurry NSCrossmolina	about 7.3 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cholmcille, Ceathrú ThaidhgBéal an Átha	about 7.3 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Crossmolina
Co. Mayo
F26T224

Principal: Caroline Kennedy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 31768
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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