Ballyhaunis Community School
Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
717 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
717 students: 332 girls and 385 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 115
- 2nd year
- 135
- 3rd year
- 119
- TY
- 72
- 5th year
- 136
- 6th year
- 140
Transition Year: 72 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (119). 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
Ballyhaunis Community School is a community school in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo (Eircode F35 RF63). Ballyhaunis Community School has 717 students: 385 boys and 332 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 385 boys, 332 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim ETB Archbishop of Tuam
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 91461C
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ballyhaunis Community School?
- Ballyhaunis Community School is a community school in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo (Eircode F35 RF63).
- How many students go to Ballyhaunis Community School?
- Ballyhaunis Community School has 717 students: 385 boys and 332 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ballyhaunis Community School?
- John David Mcdonagh is the principal of Ballyhaunis Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ballyhaunis Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Ballyhaunis Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ballyhaunis Community School fee-paying?
- No. Ballyhaunis Community School 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 Ballyhaunis Community School?
- Ballyhaunis Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim ETB Archbishop of Tuam.
- Does Ballyhaunis Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Ballyhaunis Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ballyhaunis Community School have Transition Year?
- 72 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (119). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ballyhaunis Community School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Ballyhaunis Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Ballyhaunis Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyhaunis Community School's roll number, 91461C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ballyhaunis Community School?
- The closest is Coláiste Cholmáin. 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyhaunis Community SchoolThis school | 717 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | Yes | |
| Coláiste CholmáinClaremorris | 13.6 km | 402 | Boys | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Mount St MichaelClaremorris | 15.0 km | 404 | Girls | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Dunmore Community SchoolDunmore | 16.8 km | 367 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | No |
| St Louis Community SchoolKiltimagh | 17.2 km | 701 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | No |
| Castlerea Community SchoolCastlerea | 19.5 km | 389 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | Yes |
| St Nathy's CollegeBallaghaderreen | 20.1 km | 687 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | Yes |
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Contact
Knock RoadBallyhaunis
Co.Mayo
F35RF63
- Principal: John David Mcdonagh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 094 963 0235
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ballyhauniscs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Iosa1.4 km
- Beacan Mixed NS4.6 km
- St Johns NS6.0 km
- SN Brighde6.9 km
- St Marys NS7.2 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 Ballyhaunis Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar