Ennis Educate Together National School
Ennis, Clare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 144 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 61 girls, 83 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20086B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ennis Educate Together National School is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational primary school that embraces the Educate Together ethos of equality, diversity and respect. The school follows a child‑centred, active‑learning approach, encouraging pupils to learn through exploration, discovery and play both inside and outside the classroom. An ethical education programme underpins the curriculum, fostering a community where children learn together to live together, developing social and emotional skills alongside academic achievement. As a mainstream national school operating under the Rules for National Schools set by the Department of Education & Science, Ennis Educate Together is part of a growing network of 95 Educate Together schools across Ireland. The school provides a supportive environment that celebrates the cultural and religious backgrounds of all families, ensuring every child has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. Facilities and programmes are designed to promote participation, community involvement and a lifelong love of learning.
Applying to Ennis 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 Ennis 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 Ennis Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Ennis Educate Together National School?
Ennis Educate Together National School has 144 pupils enrolled, 61 girls and 83 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ennis Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Ennis Educate Together National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Ennis Educate Together National School?
Ennis Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.