How many pupils go to Scoil Iosa?

Scoil Iosa has 385 pupils: 198 boys and 187 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Iosa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Iosa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Iosa?

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

Does Scoil Iosa teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Iosa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Iosa a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Iosa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Iosa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Iosa's roll number, 20142I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Iosa?

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

Scoil Iosa

Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

385 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Iosa is a primary school in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo (Eircode F35 PX94). Gerard K. Dennedy is the principal of Scoil Iosa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 385
Boys and girls: Mixed · 198 boys, 187 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20142I

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 Scoil Iosa?: Scoil Iosa is a primary school in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo (Eircode F35 PX94).
Who is the principal of Scoil Iosa?: Gerard K. Dennedy is the principal of Scoil Iosa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Iosa?: Scoil Iosa has 385 pupils: 198 boys and 187 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Iosa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Iosa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Iosa?: Scoil Iosa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Iosa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Iosa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Iosa a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Iosa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Iosa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Iosa's roll number, 20142I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Iosa?: The closest is St Johns NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Iosa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil IosaThis school		385	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns NSClaremorris	5.5 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Beacan Mixed NSClaremorris	5.7 km	177	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carrick Mixed NSBallinlough	7.3 km	80	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN BrighdeBallyhaunis	7.6 km	103	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Granlahan G NSBallinlough	7.6 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gorthaganny NSLoughglynn	7.9 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Abbeyquarter
Ballyhaunis
Co. Mayo
F35PX94

Principal: Gerard K. Dennedy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 963 0310
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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