Secondary schools in Ballina
5 secondary schools in Ballina, Co. Mayo, compared side by side.
- 5 schools
- 1,457 students
- 1 Gaelcholáistí
- 0 fee-paying
- 3 DEIS
Side by side, biggest first
| School | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolSlí Ectra | 551 | Girls | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| St Muredachs CollegeSligo Road | 403 | Boys | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| St. Tiernan's CollegeCrossmolina | 253 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Moyne College | 221 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Colaiste ChomainRossport | 29 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | Yes |
Student numbers from the Department of Education's latest figures. See schools by distance from Ballina.
Questions parents ask
- How many secondary schools are there in Ballina?
- There are 5 secondary schools in Ballina, Co. Mayo, with 1,457 students between them.
- What is the biggest secondary school in Ballina?
- St. Mary's Secondary School, with 551 students. The smallest is Colaiste Chomain, with 29.
- Is there a mixed secondary school in Ballina?
- Yes. 3 of the 5 schools take boys and girls. St. Mary's Secondary School and St Muredachs College are single-sex.
- Are there fee-paying schools in Ballina?
- No. Every secondary school in Ballina is in the free education scheme.
- Is there a Gaelcholáiste in Ballina?
- Yes. Colaiste Chomain teaches every subject through Irish.
- Are there DEIS schools in Ballina?
- 3 of the 5 schools are in the DEIS programme: St. Tiernan's College, Moyne College, Colaiste Chomain.
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