Ballinode College
Sligo, Co. Sligo
258 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
258 students: 77 girls and 181 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 46
- 2nd year
- 46
- 3rd year
- 45
- TY
- 24
- 5th year
- 53
- 6th year
- 44
Transition Year: 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (45). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Ballinode College is a community college (etb) in Sligo, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 DY66). Ballinode College has 258 students: 181 boys and 77 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 181 boys, 77 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 72360M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ballinode College?
- Ballinode College is a community college (etb) in Sligo, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 DY66).
- How many students go to Ballinode College?
- Ballinode College has 258 students: 181 boys and 77 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ballinode College?
- Maranna Grimes is the principal of Ballinode College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ballinode College a mixed school?
- Yes. Ballinode College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ballinode College fee-paying?
- No. Ballinode College is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Ballinode College?
- Ballinode College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
- Does Ballinode College teach through Irish?
- No. Ballinode College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ballinode College have Transition Year?
- 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (45). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ballinode College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Ballinode College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Ballinode College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballinode College's roll number, 72360M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ballinode College?
- The closest is Sligo Grammar School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinode CollegeThis school | 258 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Sligo Grammar SchoolSligo | 700 m | 475 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Mercy CollegeSligo | 1.4 km | 718 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ursuline CollegeSligo | 1.9 km | 603 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Sat, 28 Nov | No | No |
| Summerhill CollegeSligo | 2.0 km | 1,155 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Marys CollegeBallysadare | 8.3 km | 264 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Grange Post Primary SchoolGrange | 13.2 km | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open day, Thu, 12 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
Clarion RdBallinode
Sligo
F91DY66
- Principal: Maranna Grimes on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 914 5480
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Edwards NS500 m
- St Josephs Special Sch700 m
- Carbury National School900 m
- Sligo Project School1.1 km
- Our Lady of Mercy NS1.4 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Ballinode College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar