Scoil na mBraithre
Dungarvan, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 338 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 64880T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil na mBraithre (Dungarvan CBS) is a secondary school situated in Dungarvan, County Waterford, offering a Catholic‑based education rooted in the values of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust. The school emphasises a caring and respectful community of learning where ambition and excellence are encouraged, and every pupil is supported to develop academically, spiritually, socially and morally. A strong focus on holistic development means that personal, spiritual and moral growth are nurtured alongside rigorous academic standards, preparing students to become responsible members of society. The school benefits from a relatively small enrolment, which creates an intimate atmosphere where each learner’s talents can be identified and cultivated. A broad curriculum provides both practical and academic subjects, complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular activities such as sport, clubs, and community projects. Facilities are designed to promote a safe, inclusive and healthy environment, reinforcing the school’s commitment to mutual respect, wellbeing and the realisation of each student’s full potential.
History
Founded in 1807, Scoil na mBraithre is one of the oldest secondary schools in West Waterford and operates under the Edmund Rice Schools Trust. Its ethos reflects the founding intention and life of Blessed Edmund Rice, with a long‑standing commitment to caring for the disadvantaged, promoting equality of access, and fostering leadership within a Catholic framework.
Applying to Scoil na mBraithre
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
View Scoil na mBraithre's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil na mBraithre. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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
How many pupils attend Scoil na mBraithre?
Scoil na mBraithre has 338 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Scoil na mBraithre a DEIS school?
No. Scoil na mBraithre 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 na mBraithre?
Scoil na mBraithre has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.