Scoil Náisiúnta Briotas
Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 57 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 28 girls, 29 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18173H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Martin’s National School is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school situated in the rural setting of Brittas, Co. Dublin, just off the N81 between Saggart and Blessington. It caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 13 years, from Junior Infants through to 6th class. Although small, the school offers a vibrant learning environment with a balanced curriculum that includes core academic subjects, a dedicated music programme, physical education, and a range of after‑school activities. The school’s ethos is built on a mission to create a safe, happy and caring atmosphere where pupils can reach their academic potential and develop into responsible, independent citizens. The school benefits from a range of facilities that have developed over time: the original two‑classroom building (1959) was expanded in 1980 with an additional classroom and purpose room, a prefabricated unit was added in 1996 and a further classroom was completed in July 2013. Staffing includes teachers for each class, a special education teacher, special needs assistants and additional support staff such as music and PE teachers, ensuring personalised support for all learners. Extra‑curricular provision, including Gaelic, traditional music and knitting activities, further enriches pupils’ cultural and physical development.
History
Established in 1959, St Martin’s opened as a two‑classroom school and quickly became an integral part of the Brittas community. A major extension in 1980 added an extra classroom and a purpose room. In 1996 a prefabricated unit was purchased to accommodate growing enrolments, and a further classroom was added in July 2013, reflecting the school’s ongoing commitment to providing suitable facilities for its pupils.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Briotas
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Briotas. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Scoil Náisiúnta Briotas
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Briotas?
Scoil Náisiúnta Briotas has 57 pupils enrolled, 28 girls and 29 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Briotas a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Briotas is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Briotas?
Scoil Náisiúnta Briotas has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.