Castlebar Educate Together School
Castlebar, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 113 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 55 girls, 58 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20457K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Castlebar Educate Together National School is a publicly funded primary school that operates under the patronage of Educate Together. The school is committed to providing an inclusive, child‑centred education where every pupil, regardless of belief, race, ethnicity, gender, language or ability, can thrive academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Learning is delivered within a democratic framework that actively involves parents in decision‑making while respecting the professional expertise of the teaching staff. The curriculum is designed to explore a wide range of abilities and opportunities, encouraging children to develop confidence, curiosity and a respect for diverse cultures and traditions. The school’s facilities support a holistic educational experience, including a partnership with Imagination Station to deliver a comprehensive after‑school programme that offers additional academic support and enrichment activities. A dedicated provision for children with additional educational needs is available during a two‑week period each July. The school’s ethos is reflected in its commitment to equality, parental rights and state recognition, ensuring that all children receive a high standard of education in a safe and welcoming environment.
Applying to Castlebar Educate Together 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 Castlebar Educate Together 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 Castlebar Educate Together School
How many pupils attend Castlebar Educate Together School?
Castlebar Educate Together School has 113 pupils enrolled, 55 girls and 58 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Castlebar Educate Together School a DEIS school?
No. Castlebar Educate Together 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 Castlebar Educate Together School?
Castlebar Educate Together School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.