How many pupils go to Mount Palmer National School?

Mount Palmer National School has 37 pupils: 16 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Mount Palmer National School a mixed school?

Yes. Mount Palmer National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Mount Palmer National School?

Mount Palmer National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Mount Palmer National School teach through Irish?

No. Mount Palmer National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Mount Palmer National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Mount Palmer National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Mount Palmer National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mount Palmer National School's roll number, 20217N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Mount Palmer National School?

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

Mount Palmer National School

Ballina, Co. Mayo

37 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Mount Palmer National School is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 VW89). Micheál Roche is the principal of Mount Palmer National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 37
Boys and girls: Mixed · 16 boys, 21 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20217N

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 Mount Palmer National School?: Mount Palmer National School is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 VW89).
Who is the principal of Mount Palmer National School?: Micheál Roche is the principal of Mount Palmer National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Mount Palmer National School?: Mount Palmer National School has 37 pupils: 16 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Mount Palmer National School a mixed school?: Yes. Mount Palmer National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Mount Palmer National School?: Mount Palmer National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Mount Palmer National School teach through Irish?: No. Mount Palmer National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Mount Palmer National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Mount Palmer National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Mount Palmer National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mount Palmer National School's roll number, 20217N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Mount Palmer National School?: The closest is Templemary NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Mount Palmer National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Mount Palmer National SchoolThis school		37	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Templemary NSKillala	4.5 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Cormaic NfaBallina	5.0 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killala NSKillala	5.3 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilmurry NSCrossmolina	about 7.1 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lacken National SchoolBallina	about 7.1 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus PádraígFoxford	about 7.1 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Kincon
Kilfian
Ballina
Co. Mayo
F26VW89

Principal: Micheál Roche on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 32225
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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