Carrigaline Educate Together National School
Carrigaline, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 424 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 206 girls, 218 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20310D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carrigaline Educate Together National School is an inclusive primary school that embraces the Educate Together ethos of “no child an outsider”. The school delivers a holistic curriculum that blends the Irish National Curriculum with the Learn Together Ethical Education programme, encouraging pupils to explore morality, spirituality, equality, justice, belief systems and environmental stewardship. Learning is child‑centred and discovery‑based, with play used as a core teaching methodology to foster creativity, critical thinking and a love of learning. The school operates as a democratic partnership between parents, staff and the wider community, placing relationships at the heart of its work. A strong emphasis is placed on student voice, safety and wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels happy, confident and respected. Since moving into its permanent Kilnagleary premises in 2013, the school provides modern classroom facilities for over 400 pupils, supported by a dedicated team of teachers and ancillary staff, and offers a vibrant environment for both academic and personal development.
History
Carrigaline Educate Together National School opened its doors on 1 September 2008 in the Carrigaline A.F.C. Clubhouse on Ballea Road. After a year of rapid growth it relocated to temporary accommodation in Rosemount, Herons Wood, and in January 2012 moved senior classes to Portgate Business Park. Building works for a permanent home began in February 2013, and the school officially opened its Kilnagleary campus on 2 September 2013. From an initial enrolment of 14 students and two teachers, the school now serves over 400 pupils with a staff of more than 30. The current Board of Management was constituted in December 2023.
Applying to Carrigaline 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 Carrigaline 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 Carrigaline Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Carrigaline Educate Together National School?
Carrigaline Educate Together National School has 424 pupils enrolled, 206 girls and 218 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Carrigaline Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Carrigaline 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 Carrigaline Educate Together National School?
Carrigaline Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.