Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School
Ballycullen, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 411 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 177 girls, 234 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 68307J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School is a developing, co‑educational secondary school that opened its doors in 2018. It operates as a restorative, equality‑based and values‑based community, placing a strong emphasis on building positive relationships, resolving conflict constructively and fostering a sense of belonging for every student. The school’s educational philosophy is centred on student voice, social justice, democracy and sustainability, and it seeks to create a collaborative learning environment where pupils are encouraged to engage meaningfully with their peers, teachers and the wider community. The curriculum is delivered through a cross‑curricular and team‑teaching approach wherever possible, supported by a robust virtual learning environment that stores and distributes digital learning materials. In the Junior Cycle, the school does not use traditional textbooks, instead creating its own digital content and resources to promote active, inquiry‑based learning. A wide range of extra‑curricular activities, practical subjects and sustainability initiatives complement the academic programme, providing students with opportunities to develop creativity, curiosity and collaboration beyond the classroom.
History
Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School was established in 2018 as part of the Educate Together network. From its inception, the school has been built on the principles of equality, inclusion and restorative practice, aiming to provide a progressive, student‑centred education for the Firhouse community.
Applying to Firhouse Educate Together Secondary 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Firhouse Educate Together Secondary 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School
How many pupils attend Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School?
Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School has 411 pupils enrolled, 177 girls and 234 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Firhouse Educate Together Secondary 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 Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School?
Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.