How many pupils go to St Brigids Convent NS?

St Brigids Convent NS has 369 pupils: 369 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Brigids Convent NS a mixed school?

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

What is the ethos of St Brigids Convent NS?

St Brigids Convent 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 Convent NS teach through Irish?

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

Is St Brigids Convent NS a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Convent NS's roll number, 16792C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Brigids Convent NS?

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

St Brigids Convent NS

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

369 pupilsGirlsCatholic

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At a glance

St Brigids Convent NS is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 YV44). Laura Wickham is the principal of St Brigids Convent NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 369
Boys and girls: Girls only · 369 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16792C

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 NS?: St Brigids Convent NS is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 YV44).
Who is the principal of St Brigids Convent NS?: Laura Wickham is the principal of St Brigids Convent NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Brigids Convent NS?: St Brigids Convent NS has 369 pupils: 369 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Brigids Convent NS a mixed school?: No. St Brigids Convent NS is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of St Brigids Convent NS?: St Brigids Convent 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 Convent NS teach through Irish?: No. St Brigids Convent NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Brigids Convent NS a DEIS school?: No. St Brigids Convent NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Brigids Convent NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Convent NS's roll number, 16792C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Brigids Convent NS?: The closest is Scoil Neasain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Brigids Convent NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Brigids Convent NSThis school		369	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil NeasainDublin 5	700 m	241	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil ChiarainDublin 5	800 m	151	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids Boys NSDublin 5	800 m	287	Boys	Catholic	No	No
SN Caitriona NaionainDublin 5	900 m	178	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Our Lady of Consolation NSDublin 5	900 m	310	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Caitriona GirlsDublin 5	900 m	185	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

St.Brigid's Road
Killester
Dublin 5
D05YV44

Principal: Laura Wickham on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 831 5138
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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