How many pupils go to Scoil Bhride B7c?

Scoil Bhride B7c has 217 pupils: 113 boys and 104 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Bhride B7c a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Bhride B7c takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Bhride B7c?

Scoil Bhride B7c has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Bhride B7c teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Bhride B7c teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Bhride B7c a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Bhride B7c is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Bhride B7c's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhride B7c's roll number, 18078N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhride B7c?

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

Scoil Bhride B7c

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

217 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Bhride B7c is a primary school in Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 E170). Brian Healy is the principal of Scoil Bhride B7c, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 217
Boys and girls: Mixed · 113 boys, 104 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18078N

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 Bhride B7c?: Scoil Bhride B7c is a primary school in Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 E170).
Who is the principal of Scoil Bhride B7c?: Brian Healy is the principal of Scoil Bhride B7c, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Bhride B7c?: Scoil Bhride B7c has 217 pupils: 113 boys and 104 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Bhride B7c a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Bhride B7c takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Bhride B7c?: Scoil Bhride B7c has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Bhride B7c teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Bhride B7c teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Bhride B7c a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Bhride B7c is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Bhride B7c's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhride B7c's roll number, 18078N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhride B7c?: The closest is Queen of Universe NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Bhride B7c compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Bhride B7cThis school		217	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Queen of Universe NSMuinebeagh	4.6 km	253	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys NSMuine Bheag	4.8 km	90	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Bridgets Monastery Boys Senior SchoolMuinebheag	5.1 km	134	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Goresbridge NSGoresbridge	6.0 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Saplings Special SchoolGoresbridge	6.1 km	12	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Nais MolaiseOld Leighlin	6.4 km	123	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Paulstown
Kilkenny
R95E170

Principal: Brian Healy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 972 6149
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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