Canal Way Educate Together National School
Dublin 8, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 391 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 191 girls, 200 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20430N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Canal Way Educate Together National School is a co‑educational, democratic primary school situated on Basin Lane in Dublin 8, just a short walk from the Fatima Luas stop. As a state‑run school under the Educate Together patronage, it delivers the full Irish national curriculum through the Learn Together Curriculum, an equality‑based programme that places the child’s voice, well‑being and happiness at the centre of learning. The school benefits from high‑speed broadband connectivity and a vibrant, city‑centre location, while also offering a tranquil garden oasis where pupils can engage in planting, harvesting and outdoor exploration. The school community is characterised by strong parental involvement, a diverse and inclusive ethos, and a commitment to active, enjoyable learning. Facilities support a wide range of interests, from performing arts and sport to science and big‑thinking projects, and the school has earned recognitions such as the Green Schools Flag, Active Schools Flag, Science and Maths Excellence Awards and the Young Philosophers Awards. These features combine to create a welcoming environment where children are encouraged to explore their full potential in a safe and supportive setting.
History
Canal Way Educate Together was founded by a group of parents in Dublin 8; the group formed in 2010 and, after three years of campaigning, the school was officially recognised in January 2013. It opened in temporary accommodation on Harcourt Terrace with two teachers and thirty‑eight children in September 2013, then moved to its current premises in 2014 – the first building transferred from a religious body to the state for multi‑denominational education. The school has grown into a two‑stream institution with approximately 381 pupils, 30 staff members and classes up to sixth class, and has achieved accreditations including the Green Schools Flag, Active Schools Flag, Science and Maths Excellence Annual Awards and the Young Philosophers Awards.
Applying to Canal Way 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 Canal Way 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 Canal Way Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Canal Way Educate Together National School?
Canal Way Educate Together National School has 391 pupils enrolled, 191 girls and 200 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Canal Way Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Canal Way 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 Canal Way Educate Together National School?
Canal Way Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.