Donabate Portrane Educate Together
Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 414 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 193 girls, 221 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20161M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Donabate/Portrane Educate Together National School (DPETNS) is a child‑centred, co‑educational primary school that operates under the Educate Together patronage. The school’s ethos is built on equality, democracy and inclusivity, fostering a learning environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. A strong partnership between home and school underpins the approach, with parents, guardians and staff working collaboratively to support both academic achievement and the holistic development of pupils. The school offers a wide range of facilities designed to enhance learning and wellbeing. These include an outdoor classroom, a multi‑sensory room, a dedicated sensory garden, a well‑stocked library, and specialised spaces such as the Lights Room. Modern sports facilities and varied classroom environments provide ample opportunities for creative, social and sporting activities, complementing the rigorous curriculum. DPETNS aims to nurture relaxed yet engaged learners, instilling a lifelong love of learning while maintaining high academic standards.
History
DPETNS opened its doors on 2 September 2002 in the local Scout Den with an initial enrolment of 31 pupils. It was the 29th school to join the Educate Together network. Since its modest beginnings, the school has grown substantially and now educates over 425 children. Throughout its development the school has remained committed to its founding principles of equality, co‑education, child‑centred learning and democratic governance, continually expanding its facilities and programmes to meet the needs of its community.
Applying to Donabate Portrane Educate Together
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
View Donabate Portrane Educate Together's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Donabate Portrane Educate Together. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Donabate Portrane Educate Together
How many pupils attend Donabate Portrane Educate Together?
Donabate Portrane Educate Together has 414 pupils enrolled, 193 girls and 221 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Donabate Portrane Educate Together a DEIS school?
No. Donabate Portrane Educate Together 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 Donabate Portrane Educate Together?
Donabate Portrane Educate Together has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.