Scoil na mBraithre Boys Senior School
Charleville, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 227 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 3 girls, 224 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16681Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil na mBraithre Boys Snr Sch is a vibrant primary school that embraces a broad, balanced curriculum centred on both academic achievement and personal development. The school integrates modern digital tools such as online standardised testing and tutorial videos for Digital Technologies, ensuring pupils develop strong numeracy, literacy and ICT skills. A rich co‑curricular programme includes Chess in the CBS, Science Week, and the Creative Schools Initiative supported by the Arts Council, fostering creativity, critical thinking and a love of inquiry. Health and Well‑Being sessions, together with a robust Physical Education offering and the Active School Flag programme, promote fitness, teamwork and lifelong healthy habits. The school’s facilities support a dynamic learning environment, with dedicated spaces for sports, science experiments and creative arts. Partnerships with local organisations enhance extracurricular opportunities, while the Aladdin Connect platform provides seamless communication between staff and families. The school’s commitment to a supportive, inclusive ethos is reflected in its Code of Behaviour and Acceptable Usage policies, which guide respectful interaction and safe use of technology throughout the school community.
Applying to Scoil na mBraithre Boys Senior School
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 na mBraithre Boys Senior School. 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 na mBraithre Boys Senior School
How many pupils attend Scoil na mBraithre Boys Senior School?
Scoil na mBraithre Boys Senior School has 227 pupils enrolled, 3 girls and 224 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil na mBraithre Boys Senior School a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil na mBraithre Boys Senior School 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 na mBraithre Boys Senior School?
Scoil na mBraithre Boys Senior School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.