SN Brighde

Newbridge, Co. Kildare

229 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Brighde is a primary school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W12 PF82). John Goff is the principal of SN Brighde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
229
Boys and girls
Mixed · 130 boys, 99 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16654N

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 SN Brighde?
SN Brighde is a primary school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W12 PF82).
Who is the principal of SN Brighde?
John Goff is the principal of SN Brighde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Brighde?
SN Brighde has 229 pupils: 130 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Brighde a mixed school?
Yes. SN Brighde takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Brighde?
SN Brighde has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Brighde teach through Irish?
No. SN Brighde teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Brighde a DEIS school?
No. SN Brighde is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Brighde's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Brighde's roll number, 16654N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Brighde?
The closest is St Marks Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 10 schools in Newbridge · Every school in Co. Kildare

Closest schools

SN Brighde compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN BrighdeThis school 229 Mixed Catholic No No
St Marks Special SchoolNewbridge 3.8 km 109 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Scoil na Naomh UiligNewbridge 3.9 km 589 Mixed Catholic No No
Almhaine NSNaas 4.1 km 184 Mixed Catholic No No
St Patricks NSNewbridge 4.4 km 187 Mixed Church of Ireland No Yes
Ballymany Junior NSNewbridge 4.6 km 333 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil MhuireNewbridge 4.7 km 389 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Milltown
Newbridge
Co. Kildare
W12PF82

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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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