St Brigids Convent National School
Killester, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 369 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16792C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Brigid’s Convent National School is a Catholic primary school situated on St Brigids Road in Killester, Dublin 5. Founded in 1928 by the Holy Faith Sisters, the school provides education for junior infants through sixth class, welcoming children of all faiths and backgrounds. Its ethos is rooted in the Catholic tradition, promoting a living relationship with God while respecting the diversity of values, beliefs and traditions of the wider community. The curriculum is delivered within a holistic framework that nurtures intellectual, physical, emotional, cultural, moral and spiritual development, guided by the school’s vision that “learning takes place through love, laughter and creativity”. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive practice and equality of access. It offers a range of extracurricular programmes, including a well‑established choir, architecture workshops, coding and computer‑science sessions funded by a Next Generation EU grant, and active‑school initiatives such as the Amber Flag wellbeing programme. Facilities support these activities, with dedicated spaces for music, technology and outdoor learning, and the school is equipped to accommodate children with special educational needs, including a dedicated autism class (subject to availability). Partnerships with parents and the local community are central to school life, ensuring a supportive environment for every child.
History
St Brigid’s Convent National School was established in 1928 by the Holy Faith Sisters to meet the educational needs of children in Killester parish and the surrounding area. Since its foundation the school has continued to uphold its Catholic ethos while evolving to provide inclusive, modern education for a diverse student body.
Applying to St Brigids Convent National 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 St Brigids Convent National 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 St Brigids Convent National School
How many pupils attend St Brigids Convent National School?
St Brigids Convent National School has 369 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Brigids Convent National School a DEIS school?
No. St Brigids Convent National School 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 St Brigids Convent National School?
St Brigids Convent National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.