Belmayne Educate Together National School
Dublin 13, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 413 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 207 girls, 206 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20308Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Belmayne Educate Together National School is a co‑educational, equality‑based primary school that delivers the Irish National Curriculum within an inclusive, child‑centred ethos. The school emphasises a balanced education that nurtures each pupil’s academic, social and cultural development, celebrating diversity while giving particular attention to Irish language and heritage. Learning is enhanced through exploration of different cultures, fostering respect for the relationship between home, school and the wider community. The campus features a state‑of‑the‑art Astro‑turf pitch surrounded by a two‑lane running track, providing safe, year‑round outdoor sport for GAA, soccer and athletics programmes. A range of voluntary after‑school clubs supports interests from physical health to information technology, and the school’s modern facilities enable a vibrant, supportive environment where every child can thrive.
History
Belmayne Educate Together National School opened in September 2008 after a dedicated parent start‑up group secured a temporary site along the Mayne River. The founding team included Principal Sinéad Ní Mheara and Deputy Principal Fiona Ní Ghloinn, with staff expanding in the second year. As an equality‑based, democratically‑run institution under the Educate Together patronage, the school follows the National Curriculum and offers a variety of after‑school clubs. In term 3 of the 2018/19 academic year the school moved from its temporary building to a brand‑new permanent facility. By the 2024/25 school year enrolment stood at 206 boys and 212 girls, reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusive education.
Applying to Belmayne 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Belmayne Educate Together National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- 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 Belmayne Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Belmayne Educate Together National School?
Belmayne Educate Together National School has 413 pupils enrolled, 207 girls and 206 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Belmayne Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Belmayne 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 Belmayne Educate Together National School?
Belmayne Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.