Broombridge Educate Together National School
Cabra, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 387 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 163 girls, 224 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20453C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Broombridge Educate Together National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in a purpose‑built, permanent building on Bannow Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. As a member of the national Educate Together network, the school follows the Irish National Curriculum while delivering the Learn Together programme – an equality‑based, learner‑centred curriculum that replaces traditional religious instruction with intercultural education covering belief systems, human rights, democracy, the environment and culture. The school’s ethos is democratic and inclusive, encouraging pupils to take part in decision‑making and fostering a community where every child is respected and valued. The school provides a wide range of facilities and extracurricular opportunities. With 14 mainstream classes and two specialist classes for children with autism, the campus supports a diverse student body of around 350 pupils. Over 40 staff members deliver a broad curriculum and coordinate numerous after‑school clubs, including football, GAA, athletics and climbing, allowing pupils to develop both academically and physically. Strong parental involvement is promoted through a vibrant Parent & Staff Association and regular community events, reinforcing the partnership between families and the school in supporting each child’s development.
History
Broombridge Educate Together National School opened in September 2016 in a new purpose‑built Department of Education building on Bannow Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. The school began with 11 pupils, one principal and a part‑time secretary. By 2024 the roll had grown to approximately 350 pupils, organised into 14 mainstream classes and two autism provision classes, and the school celebrated the graduation of its first sixth‑class cohort in June 2024.
Applying to Broombridge 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 Broombridge 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 Broombridge Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Broombridge Educate Together National School?
Broombridge Educate Together National School has 387 pupils enrolled, 163 girls and 224 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Broombridge Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Broombridge 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 Broombridge Educate Together National School?
Broombridge Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.