Goatstown Stillorgan Educate Together National School
Churchtown Road Upper, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 170 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 79 girls, 91 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20523U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Goatstown Stillorgan Educate Together National School is a recently established primary school serving the Goatstown and Dun Laoghaire‑Rathdown community. The school opened its doors in September 2019 with a Junior Infants class and has been expanding each year, aiming to provide a full primary programme up to 6th Class. It follows the Educate Together ethos, promoting an inclusive, child‑centred environment where diversity, equality and respect are core values. Learning is delivered through a thematic, play‑based approach that integrates the twelve curriculum subjects, with the three core subjects taught daily across all year groups. The school places a strong emphasis on creativity, collaboration and outdoor activity. Classrooms are organised to support hands‑on investigation, scientific observation and artistic expression, while dedicated spaces for after‑school clubs encourage further exploration of interests such as chess, mathematics and crafts. A vibrant notice board and regular whole‑school events, including workshops and community projects, foster a sense of belonging and active participation among pupils. Facilities are currently housed in a temporary site in Churchtown, providing age‑appropriate classrooms, a shorter day for infant classes, and ample outdoor areas for play and learning. The school’s commitment to making learning fun is reflected in its focus on relationships, problem‑solving and the development of confident, creative builders of their own futures.
Applying to Goatstown Stillorgan 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 Goatstown Stillorgan 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 Goatstown Stillorgan Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Goatstown Stillorgan Educate Together National School?
Goatstown Stillorgan Educate Together National School has 170 pupils enrolled, 79 girls and 91 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Goatstown Stillorgan Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Goatstown Stillorgan 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 Goatstown Stillorgan Educate Together National School?
Goatstown Stillorgan Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.