How many pupils go to SN Brusna?

SN Brusna has 66 pupils: 38 boys and 28 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Brusna a mixed school?

Yes. SN Brusna takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Brusna?

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

Does SN Brusna teach through Irish?

No. SN Brusna teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Brusna a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Brusna is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Brusna's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Brusna's roll number, 17904P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Brusna?

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

SN Brusna

Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon

66 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Brusna is a primary school in Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 AR29). Avril Byrne is the principal of SN Brusna, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 66
Boys and girls: Mixed · 38 boys, 28 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17904P

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 Brusna?: SN Brusna is a primary school in Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 AR29).
Who is the principal of SN Brusna?: Avril Byrne is the principal of SN Brusna, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Brusna?: SN Brusna has 66 pupils: 38 boys and 28 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Brusna a mixed school?: Yes. SN Brusna takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Brusna?: SN Brusna has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Brusna teach through Irish?: No. SN Brusna teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Brusna a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Brusna is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Brusna's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Brusna's roll number, 17904P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Brusna?: The closest is Kilmovee NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Brusna compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN BrusnaThis school		66	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilmovee NSBallaghadereen	3.0 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Attractas NSBallaghaderreen	4.1 km	281	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Colmans NSBallymote	5.5 km	34	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Carracastle Central NSBallaghaderreen	5.8 km	88	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Lios A Cuill MCastlerea	7.0 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Tamhnighan FheadhaCharlestown	8.6 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Brusna
Ballaghadereen
Co. Roscommon
F45AR29

Principal: Avril Byrne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 986 0009
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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