How many pupils go to Scoil Bhríde?

Scoil Bhríde has 129 pupils: 65 boys and 64 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Bhríde a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Bhríde takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Bhríde?

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

Does Scoil Bhríde teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Bhríde teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Bhríde a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Bhríde is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Bhríde's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhríde's roll number, 10050U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhríde?

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

Scoil Bhríde

Killarney, Co. Kerry

129 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Bhríde is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 AY90). Brian O'Sullivan is the principal of Scoil Bhríde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 129
Boys and girls: Mixed · 65 boys, 64 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 10050U

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 Scoil Bhríde?: Scoil Bhríde is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 AY90).
Who is the principal of Scoil Bhríde?: Brian O'Sullivan is the principal of Scoil Bhríde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Bhríde?: Scoil Bhríde has 129 pupils: 65 boys and 64 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Bhríde a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Bhríde takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Bhríde?: Scoil Bhríde has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Bhríde teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Bhríde teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Bhríde a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Bhríde is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Bhríde's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhríde's roll number, 10050U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhríde?: The closest is Lissivigeen Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Bhríde compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil BhrídeThis school		129	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lissivigeen Mixed NSKillarney	1.7 km	269	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Loughguitane NSKillarney	2.0 km	90	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Olivers NSKillarney	2.2 km	625	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil FaithleannCill Airne	2.9 km	245	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Holy Cross Primary SchoolKillarney	3.8 km	345	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire na MainistreachKillarney	3.9 km	167	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Scartlea
Muckross
Killarney
Co Kerry
V93AY90

Principal: Brian O'Sullivan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 064 663 2484
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.loretonskillarney.com
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
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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