Ballinrobe Community School
Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo
865 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
865 students: 416 girls and 449 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 150
- 2nd year
- 146
- 3rd year
- 149
- TY
- 125
- 5th year
- 147
- 6th year
- 148
Transition Year: 125 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (149). 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
Ballinrobe Community School is a community school in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo (Eircode F31 XD53). Ballinrobe Community School has 865 students: 449 boys and 416 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 449 boys, 416 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
- No
- Roll number
- 91462E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ballinrobe Community School?
- Ballinrobe Community School is a community school in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo (Eircode F31 XD53).
- How many students go to Ballinrobe Community School?
- Ballinrobe Community School has 865 students: 449 boys and 416 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ballinrobe Community School?
- Julie Anne Collins is the principal of Ballinrobe Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ballinrobe Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Ballinrobe Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ballinrobe Community School fee-paying?
- No. Ballinrobe 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 Ballinrobe Community School?
- Ballinrobe Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim ETB Archbishop of Tuam.
- Does Ballinrobe Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Ballinrobe Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ballinrobe Community School have Transition Year?
- 125 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (149). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ballinrobe Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Ballinrobe Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ballinrobe Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballinrobe Community School's roll number, 91462E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ballinrobe Community School?
- The closest is Coláiste Mhuire. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinrobe Community SchoolThis school | 865 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste MhuireClar Cloinne Mhuiris | 10.2 km | 95 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Presentation CollegeHeadford | 18.5 km | 857 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 16 Nov | No | No |
| Mount St MichaelClaremorris | 18.5 km | 404 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste CholmáinClaremorris | 19.8 km | 402 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Naomh FeichínCorr na Mona | 19.9 km | 63 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Balla Secondary SchoolCastlebar | 21.0 km | 476 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Convent RoadBallinrobe
Co Mayo
F31XD53
- Principal: Julie Anne Collins on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 094 954 1777
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St. Josephs NS200 m
- SN Chluain Luifin4.2 km
- SN Ceathru an Chlochar4.6 km
- SN na hAille5.6 km
- Scoil Chomain Naofa7.3 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 Ballinrobe Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar