Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Brighde
Enniscorthy, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 218 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 98 girls, 120 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16841M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Bríde is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in Blackwater, County Wexford. The school provides a caring, well‑ordered environment where pupils’ intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs are identified and nurtured. A strong emphasis is placed on holistic development, with a balanced curriculum that encourages curiosity, creativity and critical thinking while fostering respect, tolerance and responsibility. The teaching team prioritises personalised learning, allowing each child to progress at their own pace and to achieve their full potential. The school offers a wide range of extra‑curricular and co‑curricular activities, including sports, music, student leadership and community projects, supported by an active Parents Association. Recent investment through a 2021 EU‑funded grant has equipped the school with a fleet of iPads, helping to bridge the digital divide and enhance both classroom and remote learning. Regular partnership with families and a vibrant Student Council further enrich the school community, while the most recent WSE follow‑through inspection (March 2018) confirms the school’s commitment to best practice in education.
History
Scoil Naomh Bríde opened its doors on 7 January 1970 following the amalgamation of the former Killahard, Ballyvaldon and Blackwater National Schools. Since that inaugural roll call, the school has served several generations of local families, maintaining a strong tradition of academic excellence, cultural participation and community involvement.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Brighde
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 Nmh Brighde. 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 Nmh Brighde
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Brighde?
Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Brighde has 218 pupils enrolled, 98 girls and 120 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Brighde a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Brighde 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 Nmh Brighde?
Scoil Náisiúnta Nmh Brighde has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.