Scoil Bhreandain
Artane, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 136 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18360G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Brendan’s Boys National School is a vibrant primary‑level institution situated on McAuley Road in Artane, Dublin 5. The school’s ethos centres on the three pillars “Enrich – Enjoy – Excel”, promoting a learning environment where children are encouraged to develop academically, socially and personally. Teaching and learning are delivered through a balanced programme that combines a strong core curriculum with a wide range of extracurricular clubs, including arts and crafts, athletics, basketball, chess and Gaelic football. These activities are designed to foster confidence, teamwork and a love of lifelong learning while ensuring that every pupil feels valued, safe and respected. The daily routine supports both academic progress and wellbeing: a breakfast club welcomes children from 8.15 am, followed by structured classroom time, regular breaks and a dedicated art club during lunch. After the formal school day ends at 2.20 pm, a homework club provides supervised study time until 3.50 pm. The school places a high priority on safeguarding, implementing proactive measures to protect children and promote their health and development. Recognition of achievement is highlighted through a collection of school awards, reflecting the community’s commitment to excellence across all areas of school life.
Applying to Scoil Bhreandain
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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Bhreandain. 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 Bhreandain
How many pupils attend Scoil Bhreandain?
Scoil Bhreandain has 136 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bhreandain a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Bhreandain is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Bhreandain?
Scoil Bhreandain has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.