How many pupils go to Scoil Bhride Mixed NS?

Scoil Bhride Mixed NS has 202 pupils: 98 boys and 104 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Bhride Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Bhride Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Bhride Mixed NS?

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

Does Scoil Bhride Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Bhride Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Bhride Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Bhride Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhride Mixed NS's roll number, 18148I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhride Mixed NS?

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

Scoil Bhride Mixed NS

Dunleer, Co. Louth

202 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Bhride Mixed NS is a primary school in Dunleer, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 YW92). Brendan O Donoghue is the principal of Scoil Bhride Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 202
Boys and girls: Mixed · 98 boys, 104 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18148I

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 Mixed NS?: Scoil Bhride Mixed NS is a primary school in Dunleer, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 YW92).
Who is the principal of Scoil Bhride Mixed NS?: Brendan O Donoghue is the principal of Scoil Bhride Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Bhride Mixed NS?: Scoil Bhride Mixed NS has 202 pupils: 98 boys and 104 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Bhride Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Bhride Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Bhride Mixed NS?: Scoil Bhride Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Bhride Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Bhride Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Bhride Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Bhride Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Bhride Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhride Mixed NS's roll number, 18148I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhride Mixed NS?: The closest is Dromin NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Scoil Bhride Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Bhride Mixed NSThis school		202	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dromin NSDunleer	3.2 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys Special SchDrumcar	3.9 km	111	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN ColumcilleDrogheda	4.3 km	151	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Tigh an LubhairDunleer	4.6 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Chaoimhin NaofaDunleer	4.7 km	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN San NioclasCastlebellingham	4.7 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Lann Léire
Ardee Road
Dunleer
Co. Louth
A92YW92

Principal: Brendan O Donoghue on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 041 685 1324
Email: [email protected]
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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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