How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Bharra?

Gaelscoil Bharra has 212 pupils: 113 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Bharra a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Bharra takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Bharra?

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

Does Gaelscoil Bharra teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Bharra a DEIS school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Bharra is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Bharra's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Bharra's roll number, 20047O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Bharra?

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

Gaelscoil Bharra

Dublin 7, Co. Dublin

212 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Bharra is a primary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 CF72). Seán Ó Donaile is the principal of Gaelscoil Bharra, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 212
Boys and girls: Mixed · 113 boys, 99 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20047O

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 Bharra?: Gaelscoil Bharra is a primary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 CF72).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Bharra?: Seán Ó Donaile is the principal of Gaelscoil Bharra, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Bharra?: Gaelscoil Bharra has 212 pupils: 113 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Bharra a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Bharra takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Bharra?: Gaelscoil Bharra has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Bharra teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Bharra is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Bharra a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Bharra is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Bharra's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Bharra's roll number, 20047O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Bharra?: The closest is Christ the King Girls Senior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Bharra compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil BharraThis school		212	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Christ the King Girls Senior SchoolDublin 7	300 m	74	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Christ the King I GDublin 7	300 m	37	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Christ the King B NSDublin 7	300 m	86	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
North Dublin Muslim NSDublin 7	700 m	391	Mixed	Muslim	No	No
Fionnbarra Naofa B.N.S.Dublin 7	700 m	126	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Broombridge Educate Together National SchoolDublin 7	700 m	387	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes

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Contact

Naomh Fionbarra CLG
Ascal an Fhasaigh
Cabrach
Baile Átha Cliath 7
D07CF72

Principal: Seán Ó Donaile on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 868 4827
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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