Scoil na mBraithre
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
338 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 8 October (passed)First Year
- Open day
- Tuesday, 13 October, 1.50pm to 3.50pm (passed)Open Afternoon for 5th and 6th class boys and parents
- Applications close
- Friday, 6 NovemberFirst YearAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 27 NovemberFirst YearAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Tuesday, 8 DecemberFirst YearAdd to calendar
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Students this year
338 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 45
- 2nd year
- 49
- 3rd year
- 62
- TY
- 67
- 5th year
- 62
- 6th year
- 53
Transition Year: 67 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Scoil na mBraithre is a voluntary secondary school in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 VW31). Scoil na mBraithre has 338 students: 338 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 338 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64880T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil na mBraithre?
- Scoil na mBraithre is a voluntary secondary school in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 VW31).
- How many students go to Scoil na mBraithre?
- Scoil na mBraithre has 338 students: 338 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil na mBraithre?
- Agnes Guerin is the principal of Scoil na mBraithre, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil na mBraithre a mixed school?
- No. Scoil na mBraithre is a boys' school.
- Is Scoil na mBraithre fee-paying?
- No. Scoil na mBraithre is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Scoil na mBraithre?
- Scoil na mBraithre has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Scoil na mBraithre teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil na mBraithre teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil na mBraithre have Transition Year?
- 67 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Scoil na mBraithre a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil na mBraithre is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil na mBraithre's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na mBraithre's roll number, 64880T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil na mBraithre?
- The closest is Ardscoil na nDéise. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil na mBraithreThis school | 338 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No | |
| Ardscoil na nDéiseDungarvan | 300 m | 265 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún GarbhánWaterford | 300 m | 247 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Augustines CollegeDungarvan | 2.5 km | 1,069 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Meánscoil San NioclásDún Garbhán | 5.4 km | 159 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| St Declan's Community CollegeKilmacthomas | 19.0 km | 783 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Pobalscoil na TríonóideYoughal | 22.8 km | 1,086 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | Stream | No |
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Contact
Mitchell StreetDungarvan
Co Waterford
X35VW31
- Principal: Agnes Guerin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 058 41185
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.dungarvancbs.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Naomh Seosamh100 m
- St Marys NS200 m
- St Johns Special Sch300 m
- S N Dun na Mainistreach800 m
- Scoil Gearbhain2.4 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Scoil na mBraithre for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar