St Brigids Girls National School
Cabinteely, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 499 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16353W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Brigid’s Girls’ National School is a Catholic primary school for girls situated beside Cabinteely Park in South Dublin. The school provides a warm, welcoming and positive environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential academically, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually. Teaching follows the Department of Education’s curriculum within a Christian ethos that promotes acceptance, self‑belief, a strong work ethic and respect for diverse cultures and faiths. The school prides itself on a holistic programme that includes strong academic results, a vibrant music tradition with a choir and orchestra, and a commitment to environmental education through its garden and Green Schools initiatives. Sporting excellence is supported by dedicated facilities and a range of extracurricular activities, while wellbeing programmes and the Active Flag promote health and personal development. With over 530 pupils and a staff of around 25, the school offers a well‑resourced setting that nurtures creativity, inquiry and community spirit.
History
The origins of the school date back to 1807 with the establishment of Clonkeen Schoolhouse in Foxrock. In the 1840s Cabinteely Male and Female Schools were opened, receiving state funding in 1845. After periods of closure and rebuilding, a government grant in 1912 enabled the construction of a new school on a two‑acre site at Mart Lane, Foxrock, and the name changed to St Brigid’s National Schools in 1915. The boys’ and girls’ schools shared this location until November 1988, when the Girls’ School relocated to The Park, Cabinteely, where it now serves over 530 pupils.
Applying to St Brigids Girls 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 Girls 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 Girls National School
How many pupils attend St Brigids Girls National School?
St Brigids Girls National School has 499 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Brigids Girls National School a DEIS school?
No. St Brigids Girls 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 Girls National School?
St Brigids Girls National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.