How many pupils go to Bruree National School?

Bruree National School has 168 pupils: 97 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bruree National School a mixed school?

Yes. Bruree National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bruree National School?

Bruree National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Bruree National School teach through Irish?

No. Bruree National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Bruree National School a DEIS school?

No. Bruree National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Bruree National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bruree National School's roll number, 08572P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bruree National School?

The closest is Athlacca NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Bruree National School

Bruree, Co. Limerick

168 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Bruree National School is a primary school in Bruree, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 EK64). Gerard Kelleher is the principal of Bruree National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 168
Boys and girls: Mixed · 97 boys, 71 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 08572P

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Bruree National School?: Bruree National School is a primary school in Bruree, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 EK64).
Who is the principal of Bruree National School?: Gerard Kelleher is the principal of Bruree National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bruree National School?: Bruree National School has 168 pupils: 97 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bruree National School a mixed school?: Yes. Bruree National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bruree National School?: Bruree National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bruree National School teach through Irish?: No. Bruree National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bruree National School a DEIS school?: No. Bruree National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Bruree National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bruree National School's roll number, 08572P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bruree National School?: The closest is Athlacca NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Bruree National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bruree National SchoolThis school		168	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Athlacca NSKilmallock	3.8 km	88	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MocheallógKilmallock	5.3 km	281	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Banogue National SchoolCroom	7.6 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Family S SCharleville	7.7 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na mBraithre Boys Snr SchCharleville	7.8 km	227	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh Aine Girls Senior SchoolCharleville	7.9 km	195	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Bruree
Co. Limerick
V35EK64

Principal: Gerard Kelleher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 063 90896
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.brureens.ie
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In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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