How many pupils go to Scoil Chualann?

Scoil Chualann has 185 pupils: 85 boys and 100 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Chualann a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Chualann takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Chualann?

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

Does Scoil Chualann teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Chualann a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Chualann's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chualann's roll number, 19584K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Chualann?

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

Scoil Chualann

Bré, Co. Wicklow

185 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil Chualann is a primary school in Bré, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 VP93). Michelle Ní Thuama is the principal of Scoil Chualann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 185
Boys and girls: Mixed · 85 boys, 100 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19584K

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 Chualann?: Scoil Chualann is a primary school in Bré, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 VP93).
Who is the principal of Scoil Chualann?: Michelle Ní Thuama is the principal of Scoil Chualann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Chualann?: Scoil Chualann has 185 pupils: 85 boys and 100 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Chualann a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Chualann takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Chualann?: Scoil Chualann has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Chualann teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Chualann is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Chualann a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Chualann is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Chualann's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chualann's roll number, 19584K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Chualann?: The closest is St Andrews NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Chualann compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil ChualannThis school		185	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Andrews NSBray	400 m	204	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
New Court SchoolBray	400 m	100	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Cronan Naofa NSBray	800 m	388	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Marino School NSBray	800 m	47	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil ui CheadaighBré	900 m	166	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Padraig NaofaBray	900 m	680	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar Vevay
Bré
Co. Chill Mhantáin
A98VP93

Principal: Michelle Ní Thuama on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 286 1388
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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