How many pupils go to Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí?

Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí has 248 pupils: 197 boys and 51 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí a mixed school?

Yes. Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí?

Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí teach through Irish?

No. Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí a DEIS school?

No. Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí's roll number, 16727O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí?

The closest is Nenagh Community Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí

Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

248 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí is a primary school in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 VW44). William Greene is the principal of Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 248
Boys and girls: Mixed · 197 boys, 51 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16727O

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 Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí?: Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí is a primary school in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 VW44).
Who is the principal of Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí?: William Greene is the principal of Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí?: Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí has 248 pupils: 197 boys and 51 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí a mixed school?: Yes. Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí?: Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí teach through Irish?: No. Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí a DEIS school?: No. Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí's roll number, 16727O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí?: The closest is Nenagh Community Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bunscoil na mBráithre CríostaíThis school		248	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Nenagh Community Special SchoolNenagh	300 m	11	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Marys NSNenagh	300 m	53	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Marys ConventNenagh	400 m	351	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Nenagh Community National SchoolNenagh	500 m	200	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil AonachAn tAonach	900 m	179	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Lios an HallaNenagh	4.9 km	136	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Summerhill
Nenagh
E45VW44

Principal: William Greene on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 067 32748
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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