How many pupils go to SN Brighde?

SN Brighde has 358 pupils: 172 boys and 186 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Brighde a mixed school?

Yes. SN Brighde takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Brighde?

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

Does SN Brighde teach through Irish?

Yes. SN Brighde is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is SN Brighde a DEIS school?

No. SN Brighde is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Brighde's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Brighde's roll number, 18817C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Brighde?

The closest is Gaelscoil Lios na nOg. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Brighde

Dublin 6, Co. Dublin

358 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

SN Brighde is a primary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 E8K7). Gráinne Dollard is the principal of SN Brighde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 358
Boys and girls: Mixed · 172 boys, 186 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18817C

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 SN Brighde?: SN Brighde is a primary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 E8K7).
Who is the principal of SN Brighde?: Gráinne Dollard is the principal of SN Brighde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Brighde?: SN Brighde has 358 pupils: 172 boys and 186 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Brighde a mixed school?: Yes. SN Brighde takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Brighde?: SN Brighde has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Brighde teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Brighde is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Brighde a DEIS school?: No. SN Brighde is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Brighde's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Brighde's roll number, 18817C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Brighde?: The closest is Gaelscoil Lios na nOg. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Brighde compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN BrighdeThis school		358	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Gaelscoil Lios na nOgDublin 6	100 m	188	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Ranelagh Multi Denom NSDublin 6	500 m	221	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Kildare Place NSDublin 6	600 m	189	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Sandford Parish National SchoolDublin 6	600 m	196	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St. Louis National SchoolDublin 6	800 m	590	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National SchoolDublin 2	1.1 km	295	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar Oakley
Raghnallach
Baile Átha Cliath 6
D06E8K7

Principal: Gráinne Dollard on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 497 3390
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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