About us

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St. Dymphna's  is a Special  School in Ballina for Primary and Post Primary pupils from 4 to 18 years with a Mild General Learning Need.

The school also accepts a maximum of 8 pupils in the high Moderate range  who can access the curriculum we offer.

Certification

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Pupils in the Post Primary classes have the opportunity to complete the Level 1 and Level 2 Junior Cert awards . 

Pupils in the Transition Class have the opportunity to do the QQI Awards at Level1,  2 and Level 3

There are 12 Minor Awards at Level 2 .

Our staff
We have five  class teachers  and four specialist subject teachers for our Post Primary pupils. We have a Post Primary teacher for Materials,  Technology and Wood. Home Economics, PE and  Music. 
We have SNA support in each classroom.