How many pupils go to Scoil na mBrathar?

Scoil na mBrathar has 155 pupils: 111 boys and 44 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil na mBrathar a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil na mBrathar takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil na mBrathar?

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

Does Scoil na mBrathar teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil na mBrathar a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil na mBrathar's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na mBrathar's roll number, 18477E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil na mBrathar?

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

Scoil na mBrathar

Dublin 8, Co. Dublin

155 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil na mBrathar is a primary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 FE83). Conor Doyle is the acting principal of Scoil na mBrathar, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 155
Boys and girls: Mixed · 111 boys, 44 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18477E

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 na mBrathar?: Scoil na mBrathar is a primary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 FE83).
Who is the principal of Scoil na mBrathar?: Conor Doyle is the acting principal of Scoil na mBrathar, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil na mBrathar?: Scoil na mBrathar has 155 pupils: 111 boys and 44 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil na mBrathar a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil na mBrathar takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil na mBrathar?: Scoil na mBrathar has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil na mBrathar teach through Irish?: No. Scoil na mBrathar teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil na mBrathar a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil na mBrathar is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil na mBrathar's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na mBrathar's roll number, 18477E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil na mBrathar?: The closest is St Patricks. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil na mBrathar compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil na mBratharThis school		155	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St PatricksDublin 8	300 m	24	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Brigids Primary SchoolDublin 8	300 m	229	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Audoens NSDublin 8	300 m	171	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
South City CNSDublin 8	400 m	148	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolDublin 8	700 m	224	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolDublin 7	800 m	165	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

John Dillon Street
Dublin 8
D08FE83

Principal: Conor Doyle (acting) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 453 1800
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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