How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Phadraig?

Gaelscoil Phadraig has 118 pupils: 57 boys and 61 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Phadraig a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Phadraig takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Phadraig?

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

Does Gaelscoil Phadraig teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Phadraig a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Gaelscoil Phadraig's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Phadraig's roll number, 20056P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Phadraig?

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

Gaelscoil Phadraig

Baile Breac, Co. Dublin

118 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Phadraig is a primary school in Baile Breac, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 KF64). Roise Uí Labhraidh is the principal of Gaelscoil Phadraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 118
Boys and girls: Mixed · 57 boys, 61 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20056P

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 Phadraig?: Gaelscoil Phadraig is a primary school in Baile Breac, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 KF64).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Phadraig?: Roise Uí Labhraidh is the principal of Gaelscoil Phadraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Phadraig?: Gaelscoil Phadraig has 118 pupils: 57 boys and 61 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Phadraig a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Phadraig takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Phadraig?: Gaelscoil Phadraig has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Phadraig teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Phadraig is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Phadraig a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Phadraig is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Phadraig's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Phadraig's roll number, 20056P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Phadraig?: The closest is St Columbanus National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Phadraig compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil PhadraigThis school		118	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
St Columbanus National SchoolDun Laoghaire	200 m	113	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballyowen MeadowsDun Laoghaire	400 m	53	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Johns NSBallybrack	900 m	165	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Cholmcille Junior NSBallybrack	900 m	124	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Colmcille SeniorBallybrack	1.0 km	147	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireDublin 18	1.4 km	249	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Ascaill Shíleann
Baile Breac
Co. Átha Cliath
A96KF64

Principal: Roise Uí Labhraidh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 282 7345
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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