How many pupils go to St Brigids Boys NS?

St Brigids Boys NS has 406 pupils: 406 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Brigids Boys NS a mixed school?

No. St Brigids Boys NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of St Brigids Boys NS?

St Brigids Boys NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Brigids Boys NS teach through Irish?

No. St Brigids Boys NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Brigids Boys NS a DEIS school?

No. St Brigids Boys NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Brigids Boys NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Boys NS's roll number, 16352U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Brigids Boys NS?

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

St Brigids Boys NS

Dublin 18, Co. Dublin

406 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

St Brigids Boys NS is a primary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 W406). Stephen Flood is the acting principal of St Brigids Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 406
Boys and girls: Boys only · 406 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16352U

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 Brigids Boys NS?: St Brigids Boys NS is a primary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 W406).
Who is the principal of St Brigids Boys NS?: Stephen Flood is the acting principal of St Brigids Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Brigids Boys NS?: St Brigids Boys NS has 406 pupils: 406 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Brigids Boys NS a mixed school?: No. St Brigids Boys NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St Brigids Boys NS?: St Brigids Boys NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Brigids Boys NS teach through Irish?: No. St Brigids Boys NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Brigids Boys NS a DEIS school?: No. St Brigids Boys NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Brigids Boys NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Boys NS's roll number, 16352U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Brigids Boys NS?: The closest is St Brigids Girls NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Brigids Boys NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Brigids Boys NSThis school		406	Boys	Catholic	No	No
St Brigids Girls NSDublin 18	1.0 km	499	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Kill-O'-The-Grange NSBlackrock	1.1 km	208	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Patricks GNSDublin 18	1.3 km	478	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Padraig Naofa BBlackrock	1.3 km	499	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolDun Laoghaire	1.3 km	6	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Monkstown Eucate Together NSDun Laoghaire	1.8 km	415	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Mart Lane
Foxrock
Dublin 18
D18W406

Principal: Stephen Flood (acting) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 289 3199
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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