The Robertson School in Ballintra was opened on the 9th September, 1889.  It replaced a previous school which had operated in Ballintra since 1783.  Nothing is known about the previous school. 

The Robertson School was a two-storey building with the Principal’s residence below and the classrooms above. 

Around 1900, it was reconstructed as a one-storey building. 

In 1962, the school was modernised in order to provide running water, central heating and a play shelter.  The Reverend Magee officiated at the opening.

In 1973, it became a three teacher school so a prefabricated classroom was added. 

The school was extended in the 1980’s, replacing the prefab with another classroom.

Our new building took over a year to complete and we celebrated our official opening on 13th May, 2006.

Building Work

New Building