How many pupils go to Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh?

Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh has 166 pupils: 90 boys and 76 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh?

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

Does Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh's roll number, 20016D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh?

The closest is Scoil Padraig Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh

Bré, Co. Wicklow

166 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh is a primary school in Bré, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 YH48). Mághnus Breathnach is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 166
Boys and girls: Mixed · 90 boys, 76 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20016D

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 Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh?: Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh is a primary school in Bré, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 YH48).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh?: Mághnus Breathnach is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh?: Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh has 166 pupils: 90 boys and 76 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh?: Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh's roll number, 20016D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh?: The closest is Scoil Padraig Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil ui Cheadaigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil ui CheadaighThis school		166	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Padraig NaofaBray	100 m	680	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Cronan Naofa NSBray	100 m	388	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Marino School NSBray	200 m	47	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ChualannBré	900 m	185	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St. Peter's Primary SchoolBray	1.0 km	156	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ravenswell Primary SchoolBray	1.0 km	468	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Bóthar Vevay
Bré
Co.Chill Mhantáin
A98YH48

Principal: Mághnus Breathnach on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 286 5044
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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