Scoil na mBrathar Boys Senior School
Dublin 7, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 120 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 23 girls, 97 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16695E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Paul’s CBS, Brunner Primary is a Catholic boys’ primary school situated on North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7, operating under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust. The school embraces a strong Catholic ethos rooted in the tradition of the Christian Brothers, fostering a community where spiritual development, respect and service are integral to everyday learning. The school combines historic and contemporary architecture, with the original 1869 building linked to a modern extension at the entrance, providing a blend of traditional character and up‑to‑date facilities. Classrooms are organised for junior and senior infants through to sixth class, supporting a curriculum that balances academic rigour with creative expression, as evidenced by the emphasis on student‑produced videos and other work showcased on the website. With a current enrolment of around 160 pupils, Brunner Primary offers a medium‑sized urban environment that encourages personalised attention while maintaining a vibrant school life, including extracurricular activities and a supportive pastoral framework for all students.
History
The school opened in 1869, originally comprising four large rooms and two smaller ones and serving 300 barefoot pupils. The original building still stands, now integrated with newer structures to form a mixed‑age, urban school of approximately 160 pupils.
Applying to Scoil na mBrathar 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 mBrathar 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 mBrathar Boys Senior School
How many pupils attend Scoil na mBrathar Boys Senior School?
Scoil na mBrathar Boys Senior School has 120 pupils enrolled, 23 girls and 97 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil na mBrathar Boys Senior School a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil na mBrathar 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 mBrathar Boys Senior School?
Scoil na mBrathar Boys Senior School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.