Dublin 7 Educate Together National School
Dublin 7, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 515 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 234 girls, 281 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20131D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Dublin 7 Educate Together National School (D7ET) is a multi‑denominational, co‑educational primary school that follows the Educate Together ethos of child‑centred, democratic education. The school places the well‑being and individual development of each pupil at the heart of its practice, encouraging active participation in decision‑making and fostering an inclusive environment where gender stereotyping is challenged and every child is equally welcome. Learning is delivered through a collaborative approach that values parental involvement, the professional expertise of staff, and a broad curriculum that includes sports, music and the arts. Since moving into its purpose‑built, three‑stream campus in Grangegorman in 2023, the school benefits from modern facilities set within the Technological University Dublin grounds. The premises feature spacious classrooms, including two bright “colourful” prefab rooms for the senior classes, a large yard and playing field, and panoramic views of Dublin’s landmarks. These resources support a vibrant school life that balances academic rigour with extracurricular activities, ensuring a well‑rounded education for all pupils.
History
Ireland’s first Educate Together school began in 1978 as The Dalkey School Project, aiming to create a multi‑cultural, child‑centred, co‑educational setting. D7ET itself opened in September 2000 with 47 pupils and three teachers in a Georgian house on Henrietta Street, rented from the King’s Inn. In 2002 the school relocated to St Joseph’s, Cabra, and in 2009 moved to Fitzwilliam Place North on the TU Dublin campus. A prefab addition for sixth‑class classrooms was installed in 2019. The permanent, purpose‑designed building on the Grangegorman campus was completed and occupied in June 2023.
Applying to Dublin 7 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
View Dublin 7 Educate Together National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Dublin 7 Educate Together National School. 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 Dublin 7 Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Dublin 7 Educate Together National School?
Dublin 7 Educate Together National School has 515 pupils enrolled, 234 girls and 281 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dublin 7 Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Dublin 7 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 Dublin 7 Educate Together National School?
Dublin 7 Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.