Ballymacash Primary School, LISBURN
Ballymacash Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Lisburn.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballymacash Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballymacash Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
457 pupils are enrolled, 19% are entitled to free school meals, 4% are Catholic and 43% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
63 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 28 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballymacash Primary School are Killowen Primary School (0.5 miles), Pond Park Primary School (0.6 miles), Knockmore Primary School (1.2 miles) and St Aloysius Primary School (1.2 miles).
Killowen Primary SchoolPond Park Primary SchoolKnockmore Primary SchoolSt Aloysius Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballymacash Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Killowen Grange Entrance, 110 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ballymacash Primary School are Laurelhill Community College (0.7 miles), St Patrick's Academy (1.2 miles) and Lisnagarvey High School (1.6 miles).
Laurelhill Community CollegeSt Patrick's AcademyLisnagarvey High School
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballymacash Primary School in February 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballymacash Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
63
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
13.8%
of pupils enrolled
28
With a statement (stage 3)
35
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ballymacash Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ballymacash Primary School
When was Ballymacash Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballymacash Primary School in February 2017.
How are places allocated at Ballymacash Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballymacash Primary School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Ballymacash Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballymacash Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballymacash Primary School?
Ballymacash Primary School is at 16 BROKERSTOWN ROAD, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT28 2EE.