How many pupils go to Scoil na mBraithre?

Scoil na mBraithre has 172 pupils: 172 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil na mBraithre a mixed school?

No. Scoil na mBraithre is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil na mBraithre?

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

Does Scoil na mBraithre teach through Irish?

No. Scoil na mBraithre teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil na mBraithre a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil na mBraithre is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil na mBraithre's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na mBraithre's roll number, 17639W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil na mBraithre?

The closest is Bunscoil na Toirbhirte. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil na mBraithre

Mitchelstown, Co. Cork

172 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil na mBraithre is a primary school in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork (Eircode P67 FY81). Bernard O'Connell is the principal of Scoil na mBraithre, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 172
Boys and girls: Boys only · 172 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17639W

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 Scoil na mBraithre?: Scoil na mBraithre is a primary school in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork (Eircode P67 FY81).
Who is the principal of Scoil na mBraithre?: Bernard O'Connell is the principal of Scoil na mBraithre, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil na mBraithre?: Scoil na mBraithre has 172 pupils: 172 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil na mBraithre a mixed school?: No. Scoil na mBraithre is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil na mBraithre?: Scoil na mBraithre has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil na mBraithre teach through Irish?: No. Scoil na mBraithre teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil na mBraithre a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil na mBraithre is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil na mBraithre's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na mBraithre's roll number, 17639W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil na mBraithre?: The closest is Bunscoil na Toirbhirte. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil na mBraithre compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil na mBraithreThis school		172	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Bunscoil na ToirbhirteMitchelstown	300 m	273	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile ui GhiblinMitchelstown	4.7 km	105	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilbehenny NSMitchelstown	5.3 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballindangan Mixed NSMitchelstown	5.6 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Curraghagalla NSKilworth	6.5 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Gleann na hUladhMitchelstown	6.8 km	99	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Brigown
Mitchelstown
Co. Cork
P67FY81

Principal: Bernard O'Connell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 025 24505
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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