How many pupils go to St Brigids Infant NS?

St Brigids Infant NS has 140 pupils: 65 boys and 75 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Brigids Infant NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Brigids Infant NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Brigids Infant NS?

St Brigids Infant NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Brigids Infant NS teach through Irish?

No. St Brigids Infant NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Brigids Infant NS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Brigids Infant NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Brigids Infant NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Infant NS's roll number, 20029M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Brigids Infant NS?

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

St Brigids Infant NS

Dublin 11, Co. Dublin

140 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Brigids Infant NS is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 F992). Siobhan Ryan is the principal of St Brigids Infant NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 140
Boys and girls: Mixed · 65 boys, 75 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20029M

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 St Brigids Infant NS?: St Brigids Infant NS is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 F992).
Who is the principal of St Brigids Infant NS?: Siobhan Ryan is the principal of St Brigids Infant NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Brigids Infant NS?: St Brigids Infant NS has 140 pupils: 65 boys and 75 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Brigids Infant NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Brigids Infant NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Brigids Infant NS?: St Brigids Infant NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Brigids Infant NS teach through Irish?: No. St Brigids Infant NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Brigids Infant NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Brigids Infant NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Brigids Infant NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Infant NS's roll number, 20029M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Brigids Infant NS?: The closest is St Brigids Senior Girls. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Brigids Infant NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Brigids Infant NSThis school		140	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids Senior GirlsDublin 11	100 m	137	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Naomh Feargal Boys SeniorDublin 11	200 m	180	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Finglas Parochial National SchoolDublin 11	400 m	94	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Gaelscoil ui EarcainDublin 11	500 m	248	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Naomh FinninDublin 11	700 m	266	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Youth Encounter ProjectDublin 11	700 m	14	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Wellmount Avenue
Finglas West
Dublin 11
D11F992

Principal: Siobhan Ryan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 834 8770
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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