How many pupils go to Scoil Bhreandain?

Scoil Bhreandain has 136 pupils: 136 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Bhreandain a mixed school?

No. Scoil Bhreandain is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Bhreandain?

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

Does Scoil Bhreandain teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Bhreandain a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Bhreandain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhreandain's roll number, 18360G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhreandain?

The closest is SN Caitriona Girls. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Bhreandain

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

136 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Bhreandain is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 P820). Siobhán Flynn is the principal of Scoil Bhreandain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 136
Boys and girls: Boys only · 136 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18360G

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 Bhreandain?: Scoil Bhreandain is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 P820).
Who is the principal of Scoil Bhreandain?: Siobhán Flynn is the principal of Scoil Bhreandain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Bhreandain?: Scoil Bhreandain has 136 pupils: 136 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Bhreandain a mixed school?: No. Scoil Bhreandain is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Bhreandain?: Scoil Bhreandain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Bhreandain teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Bhreandain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Bhreandain a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Bhreandain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Bhreandain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhreandain's roll number, 18360G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhreandain?: The closest is SN Caitriona Girls. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Bhreandain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil BhreandainThis school		136	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Caitriona GirlsDublin 5	200 m	185	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Caitriona NaionainDublin 5	200 m	178	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil NeasainDublin 5	200 m	241	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Killester Raheny Clontarf Educate Together National SchoolDublin 5	about 400 m	176	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Brigids Convent NSDublin 5	900 m	369	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Brigids Boys NSDublin 5	1.1 km	287	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

McAuley Road
Artane
Dublin 5
D05P820

Principal: Siobhán Flynn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 831 9047
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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