How many pupils go to St Brendans National School?

St Brendans National School has 26 pupils: 13 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Brendans National School a mixed school?

Yes. St Brendans National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Brendans National School?

St Brendans National School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Brendans National School teach through Irish?

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

Is St Brendans National School a DEIS school?

No. St Brendans National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Brendans National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brendans National School's roll number, 10548H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Brendans National School?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Brendans National School

Bantry, Co. Cork

26 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

St Brendans National School is a primary school in Bantry, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 KF96). Brian Murphy is the principal of St Brendans National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 26
Boys and girls: Mixed · 13 boys, 13 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 10548H

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 St Brendans National School?: St Brendans National School is a primary school in Bantry, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 KF96).
Who is the principal of St Brendans National School?: Brian Murphy is the principal of St Brendans National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Brendans National School?: St Brendans National School has 26 pupils: 13 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Brendans National School a mixed school?: Yes. St Brendans National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Brendans National School?: St Brendans National School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Brendans National School teach through Irish?: No. St Brendans National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Brendans National School a DEIS school?: No. St Brendans National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Brendans National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brendans National School's roll number, 10548H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Brendans National School?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Brendans National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Brendans National SchoolThis school		26	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Mhuire agus BharraBantry	800 m	330	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil BheanntraiBeanntraí	1.0 km	119	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Coomhola NSBantry	6.8 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an Droma MhoirBantry	7.2 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Derrycreha NSGlengarriff	7.3 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Drumclugh NSBantry	8.1 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Wolfe Tone Square
Bantry
Co. Cork
P75KF96

Principal: Brian Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 027 51126
Email: [email protected]
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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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