How many pupils go to Scoil Bhride?

Scoil Bhride has 365 pupils: 182 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Bhride a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Bhride takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Bhride?

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

Does Scoil Bhride teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Bhride a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Bhride's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhride's roll number, 19473B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhride?

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

Scoil Bhride

Dublin 13, Co. Dublin

365 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Bhride is a primary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 NY53). Triona Taaffe is the principal of Scoil Bhride, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 365
Boys and girls: Mixed · 182 boys, 183 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19473B

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?: Scoil Bhride is a primary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 NY53).
Who is the principal of Scoil Bhride?: Triona Taaffe is the principal of Scoil Bhride, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Bhride?: Scoil Bhride has 365 pupils: 182 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Bhride a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Bhride takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Bhride?: Scoil Bhride has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Bhride teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Bhride teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Bhride a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Bhride is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Bhride's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhride's roll number, 19473B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhride?: The closest is Holy Trinity Sen NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Bhride compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil BhrideThis school		365	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Trinity Sen NSDublin 13	100 m	397	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh ColmcilleDublin 13	100 m	217	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Kevins Junior NSDublin 13	200 m	149	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Stapolin Educate Together National SchoolDublin 13	800 m	340	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Benedicts and St Marys National SchoolDublin 5	1.0 km	165	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Michael's House Special National School FoxfieldDublin 5	1.1 km	61	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Grange Road
Donaghmede
Dublin 13
D13NY53

Principal: Triona Taaffe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 847 0014
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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