Primary: Ysgol Dolbadarn
Ysgol Dolbadarn is the village primary school, run by Gwynedd Council.
- AddressLlanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4SH
- Phone01286 870711
Secondary: Ysgol Brynrefail
Ysgol Brynrefail in Llanrug is the secondary school for Llanberis, taking pupils aged 11 to 18, with a sixth form. Most of its pupils come from the primary schools in Llanrug, Bethel, Llanberis, Deiniolen, Penisarwaun and Waunfawr. Visit ysgolbrynrefail.org.
Welsh-medium education
Schools in this part of Gwynedd teach mainly through Welsh, and pupils leave fluent in both Welsh and English. At Ysgol Brynrefail most pupils study mainly through Welsh and almost all become fully bilingual.
Moving here with children who don’t speak Welsh? Gwynedd Council runs Welsh language centres to help newcomers catch up, so children can join local schools with confidence. Ask the council’s education team when you apply for a place.
School places and childcare
Apply for school places, and find out about free school meals, school transport and funded childcare, through Gwynedd Council or by calling 01766 771000. Family Information Service Gwynedd can help you find registered childminders and nurseries.
Where this information comes from
Get Information about Schools: Ysgol Dolbadarn and Ysgol Brynrefail.
Checked November 2026. Back to Living in Llanberis