How many pupils go to St Brigids Convent?

St Brigids Convent has 406 pupils: 406 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Brigids Convent a mixed school?

No. St Brigids Convent is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of St Brigids Convent?

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

Does St Brigids Convent teach through Irish?

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

Is St Brigids Convent a DEIS school?

No. St Brigids Convent is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Brigids Convent's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Convent's roll number, 16577V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Brigids Convent?

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

St Brigids Convent

Dublin 11, Co. Dublin

406 pupilsGirlsCatholic

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At a glance

St Brigids Convent is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 VF95). Darina Burke is the principal of St Brigids Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 406
Boys and girls: Girls only · 406 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16577V

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 Convent?: St Brigids Convent is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 VF95).
Who is the principal of St Brigids Convent?: Darina Burke is the principal of St Brigids Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Brigids Convent?: St Brigids Convent has 406 pupils: 406 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Brigids Convent a mixed school?: No. St Brigids Convent is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of St Brigids Convent?: St Brigids Convent has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Brigids Convent teach through Irish?: No. St Brigids Convent teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Brigids Convent a DEIS school?: No. St Brigids Convent is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Brigids Convent's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Convent's roll number, 16577V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Brigids Convent?: The closest is Glasnevin Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Brigids Convent compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Brigids ConventThis school		406	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Glasnevin Educate Together NSDublin 11	400 m	410	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Michaels Hse Spec ScDublin 9	700 m	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Glasnevin NSDublin 9	700 m	83	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
North Dublin NS ProjectDublin 9	700 m	214	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Ciarans Special SchoolDublin 11	800 m	140	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na Croi NaofaDublin 11	800 m	404	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Finglas Road Old
Glasnevin
Dublin 11
D11VF95

Principal: Darina Burke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 837 6653
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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