How many pupils go to Ballyduff National School?

Ballyduff National School has 96 pupils: 64 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballyduff National School a mixed school?

Yes. Ballyduff National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballyduff National School?

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

Does Ballyduff National School teach through Irish?

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

Is Ballyduff National School a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Ballyduff National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyduff National School's roll number, 20478S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballyduff National School?

The closest is SN Sliabh A Mhadra. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ballyduff National School

Tralee, Co. Kerry

96 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Ballyduff National School is a primary school in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 E796). Marie Lucid is the principal of Ballyduff National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 96
Boys and girls: Mixed · 64 boys, 32 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20478S

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 Ballyduff National School?: Ballyduff National School is a primary school in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 E796).
Who is the principal of Ballyduff National School?: Marie Lucid is the principal of Ballyduff National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballyduff National School?: Ballyduff National School has 96 pupils: 64 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballyduff National School a mixed school?: Yes. Ballyduff National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballyduff National School?: Ballyduff National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballyduff National School teach through Irish?: No. Ballyduff National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballyduff National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Ballyduff National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Ballyduff National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyduff National School's roll number, 20478S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballyduff National School?: The closest is SN Sliabh A Mhadra. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballyduff National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballyduff National SchoolThis school		96	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Sliabh A MhadraTralee	3.5 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Bhaile an ChrosaighTralee	4.4 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill LúraighTralee	6.2 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Mhuire de LourdesLixnaw	6.2 km	104	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil ÍosagáinBallybunion	6.7 km	202	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Chriost RiTralee	7.0 km	14	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Ballyduff
Tralee
Co. Kerry
V92E796

Principal: Marie Lucid on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 713 1496
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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