Ballinteer Educate Together National School
Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 399 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 183 girls, 216 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20400E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballinteer Educate Together National School is an equality‑based, co‑educational primary school situated in Parkvale, Balally, Dublin 16. Guided by the Educate Together ethos, the school delivers a learner‑centred curriculum that places the child at the heart of all decisions and promotes democratic participation among pupils, parents and staff. The school operates as a participatory democracy, ensuring that every child is treated with respect and given equal opportunities regardless of gender, cultural, religious or socio‑economic background. Since September 2022 the school has been housed in a purpose‑built, modern facility on a shared campus with St Tiernan’s Community School. The campus includes spacious classrooms for its two‑stream, 16‑class mainstream programme from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, as well as two dedicated autism classes. Supporting facilities comprise a well‑stocked library, a sports hall and playing fields, a garden area, and a range of after‑school clubs and activities. A vibrant student council and active PTA further enrich the community, fostering a warm, inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
History
Ballinteer Educate Together National School opened its doors in 2012, providing an inclusive, child‑centred education under the patronage of Educate Together. In September 2022 the school relocated to a new, purpose‑built building on a shared campus with St Tiernan’s Community School, expanding its capacity and facilities while continuing to serve the local community.
Applying to Ballinteer 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 Ballinteer 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 Ballinteer 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 Ballinteer Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Ballinteer Educate Together National School?
Ballinteer Educate Together National School has 399 pupils enrolled, 183 girls and 216 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballinteer Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballinteer Educate Together 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 Ballinteer Educate Together National School?
Ballinteer Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.