How many pupils go to St Brigids Primary School?

St Brigids Primary School has 229 pupils: 90 boys and 139 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Brigids Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. St Brigids Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Brigids Primary School?

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

Does St Brigids Primary School teach through Irish?

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

Is St Brigids Primary School a DEIS school?

Yes. St Brigids Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Brigids Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Primary School's roll number, 16786H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Brigids Primary School?

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

St Brigids Primary School

Dublin 8, Co. Dublin

229 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Brigids Primary School is a primary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 E377). Thérése Gamble is the principal of St Brigids Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 229
Boys and girls: Mixed · 90 boys, 139 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16786H

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 Primary School?: St Brigids Primary School is a primary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 E377).
Who is the principal of St Brigids Primary School?: Thérése Gamble is the principal of St Brigids Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Brigids Primary School?: St Brigids Primary School has 229 pupils: 90 boys and 139 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Brigids Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. St Brigids Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Brigids Primary School?: St Brigids Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Brigids Primary School teach through Irish?: No. St Brigids Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Brigids Primary School a DEIS school?: Yes. St Brigids Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Brigids Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Primary School's roll number, 16786H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Brigids Primary School?: The closest is St Patricks. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Brigids Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Brigids Primary SchoolThis school		229	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St PatricksDublin 8	200 m	24	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil na mBratharDublin 8	300 m	155	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolDublin 8	400 m	224	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
South City CNSDublin 8	500 m	148	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Scoil Treasa NaofaDublin 8	600 m	175	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Audoens NSDublin 8	600 m	171	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

The Coombe
Dublin 8
D08E377

Principal: Thérése Gamble on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 454 7734
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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