Grace Park Educate Together
Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 410 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 199 girls, 211 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20486R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Grace Park Educate Together National School is situated on the Dublin City University All Hallows campus, occupying a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art building that opened in October 2020. As an Educate Together school, it follows the four core principles of democratic governance, equality, child‑centred learning and co‑educational practice. The school’s ethos is summed up in its motto, “No Child an Outsider”, and it strives to create a safe, caring environment where every pupil is respected as an individual and encouraged to develop both academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to nurture self‑esteem, creativity and life‑long learning, with a strong emphasis on developing the skills needed for further education and personal growth. A wide range of extracurricular activities, including sport, music, art and drama, are offered to enrich the pupil experience. Modern facilities support a well‑equipped teaching environment, while the democratic structure ensures that pupils, parents and staff have a voice in school decisions, reinforcing the community‑focused, inclusive spirit of the school.
History
Grace Park Educate Together National School opened its purpose‑built premises in October 2020 on the DCU All Hallows campus. The Board of Management completed its annual Child Safeguarding review for 2024‑2025, reflecting the school’s ongoing commitment to safe and supportive education.
Applying to Grace Park 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Grace Park Educate Together. 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 Grace Park Educate Together
How many pupils attend Grace Park Educate Together?
Grace Park Educate Together has 410 pupils enrolled, 199 girls and 211 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Grace Park Educate Together a DEIS school?
No. Grace Park 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 Grace Park Educate Together?
Grace Park Educate Together has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.