Balbriggan Educate Together National School
Balbriggan, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 356 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 161 girls, 195 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20202A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Balbriggan Educate Together National School is a vibrant, inclusive primary school situated in Balbriggan, Dublin, and part of the national Educate Together network. The school delivers a child‑centred, equality‑based education that values each pupil regardless of religious, cultural or social background. Learning is active and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on play, exploration and hands‑on experiences, supported by the integration of technology to broaden opportunities. The school fosters a supportive community partnership, encouraging parents and families to take an active role in school life and decision‑making. A diverse and welcoming environment celebrates multiculturalism through events and inclusive practices, helping children develop confidence, curiosity and kindness. Extra‑curricular provisions such as STEM projects, music programmes, green‑school initiatives and an active‑school ethos enrich the curriculum and promote holistic development.
History
For over twenty years Balbriggan Educate Together National School has been at the heart of its community, providing nurturing, inclusive education and building on more than two decades of service to local children and families.
Applying to Balbriggan Educate Together 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
View Balbriggan Educate Together National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Balbriggan Educate Together National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Balbriggan Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Balbriggan Educate Together National School?
Balbriggan Educate Together National School has 356 pupils enrolled, 161 girls and 195 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Balbriggan Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Balbriggan Educate Together National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Balbriggan Educate Together National School?
Balbriggan Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.