St Gerard's School, Bray


St Gerard's School is a Roman Catholic co-educational independent day school in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. As of 2019, the student population was approximately 790, with 548 in the Senior School, 230 in the Junior School, and 20 in the Montessori. A fee-charging school, it is administered by a Board of Governors as a charitable trust. As of 2019, the headmaster is Tom Geraghty.

History

John James founded St. Gerard’s School in 1918. His father was an Anglican minister and when he completed his BA degree in 1904 he converted to the Roman Catholic faith. His vision of education emphasised the "dignity of each individual and the development of the whole person".

Notable alumni