How many pupils go to Bracken Educate Together NS?

Bracken Educate Together NS has 375 pupils: 200 boys and 175 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bracken Educate Together NS a mixed school?

Yes. Bracken Educate Together NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bracken Educate Together NS?

Bracken Educate Together NS has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Bracken Educate Together NS teach through Irish?

No. Bracken Educate Together NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Bracken Educate Together NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Bracken Educate Together NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Bracken Educate Together NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bracken Educate Together NS's roll number, 20282B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bracken Educate Together NS?

The closest is Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Bracken Educate Together NS

Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

375 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalDEIS

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At a glance

Bracken Educate Together NS is a primary school in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K32 YE94). Laura O'Shaughnessy is the principal of Bracken Educate Together NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 375
Boys and girls: Mixed · 200 boys, 175 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20282B

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 Bracken Educate Together NS?: Bracken Educate Together NS is a primary school in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K32 YE94).
Who is the principal of Bracken Educate Together NS?: Laura O'Shaughnessy is the principal of Bracken Educate Together NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bracken Educate Together NS?: Bracken Educate Together NS has 375 pupils: 200 boys and 175 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bracken Educate Together NS a mixed school?: Yes. Bracken Educate Together NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bracken Educate Together NS?: Bracken Educate Together NS has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bracken Educate Together NS teach through Irish?: No. Bracken Educate Together NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bracken Educate Together NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Bracken Educate Together NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Bracken Educate Together NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bracken Educate Together NS's roll number, 20282B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bracken Educate Together NS?: The closest is Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Bracken Educate Together NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bracken Educate Together NSThis school		375	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Bhaile BriginBaile Brigín	100 m	306	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
S N Naomh TeresaBalbriggan	400 m	364	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Peadar agus Pol NBalbriggan	1.2 km	357	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Crannog Nua Special SchoolPortrane	1.3 km	5	Mixed	Not known	No	No
Blessed Oliver NSBalbriggan	1.3 km	298	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Georges NSBalbriggan	1.8 km	339	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Castlelands
Balbriggan
Co. Dublin
K32YE94

Principal: Laura O'Shaughnessy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 849 6850
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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