Naomh Brid NS

Arklow, Co. Wicklow

63 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Naomh Brid NS is a primary school in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 W864). Carmel Gavin is the principal of Naomh Brid NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
63
Boys and girls
Mixed · 31 boys, 32 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18470N

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Naomh Brid NS?
Naomh Brid NS is a primary school in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 W864).
Who is the principal of Naomh Brid NS?
Carmel Gavin is the principal of Naomh Brid NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Naomh Brid NS?
Naomh Brid NS has 63 pupils: 31 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Naomh Brid NS a mixed school?
Yes. Naomh Brid NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Naomh Brid NS?
Naomh Brid NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Naomh Brid NS teach through Irish?
No. Naomh Brid NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Naomh Brid NS a DEIS school?
No. Naomh Brid NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Naomh Brid NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Naomh Brid NS's roll number, 18470N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Naomh Brid NS?
The closest is St Josephs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 8 schools in Arklow · Every school in Co. Wicklow

Closest schools

Naomh Brid NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Naomh Brid NSThis school 63 Mixed Catholic No No
St Josephs NSHacketstown 4.1 km 149 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Rathcoyle NSKiltegan 5.2 km 50 Mixed Catholic No No
Crossbridge NSTinahely 6.4 km 45 Mixed Catholic No No
Kiltegan NSKiltegan 8.1 km 9 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
SN Treasa NaomhaKiltegan 8.4 km 52 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Tinahely NSArklow 8.8 km 133 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Knockananna
Arklow
Co. Wicklow
Y14W864

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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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