How many pupils go to St Brigids Girls NS?

St Brigids Girls NS has 499 pupils: 499 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Brigids Girls NS a mixed school?

No. St Brigids Girls NS is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of St Brigids Girls NS?

St Brigids Girls 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 Girls NS teach through Irish?

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

Is St Brigids Girls NS a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Girls NS's roll number, 16353W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Brigids Girls NS?

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

St Brigids Girls NS

Dublin 18, Co. Dublin

499 pupilsGirlsCatholic

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At a glance

St Brigids Girls NS is a primary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 TN66). Elaine Carroll is the principal of St Brigids Girls NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 499
Boys and girls: Girls only · 499 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16353W

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 Girls NS?: St Brigids Girls NS is a primary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 TN66).
Who is the principal of St Brigids Girls NS?: Elaine Carroll is the principal of St Brigids Girls NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Brigids Girls NS?: St Brigids Girls NS has 499 pupils: 499 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Brigids Girls NS a mixed school?: No. St Brigids Girls NS is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of St Brigids Girls NS?: St Brigids Girls 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 Girls NS teach through Irish?: No. St Brigids Girls NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Brigids Girls NS a DEIS school?: No. St Brigids Girls NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Brigids Girls NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Girls NS's roll number, 16353W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Brigids Girls NS?: The closest is St Brigids Boys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Brigids Girls NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Brigids Girls NSThis school		499	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Brigids Boys NSDublin 18	1.0 km	406	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady Good Counsel GNSDun Laoghaire	1.5 km	398	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NSDún Laoghaire	1.6 km	389	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolDun Laoghaire	1.6 km	6	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Kill-O'-The-Grange NSBlackrock	1.9 km	208	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Stepaside Educate Together National SchoolDublin 18	1.9 km	542	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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The Park
Cabinteely
Dublin 18
D18TN66

Principal: Elaine Carroll on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 284 7422
Email: [email protected]
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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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