Greystones Educate Together
Greystones, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 440 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 219 girls, 221 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20300A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Greystones Educate Together National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Blacklion, Greystones, County Wicklow. The school follows the Educate Together ethos, placing the child at the centre of learning and promoting an inclusive, equality‑based environment where no religious belief or worldview is given precedence. Pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, kindness and a sense of achievement through a curriculum that balances academic rigour with creative arts, sport and environmental initiatives such as the Green Schools programme and the Active Flag scheme. The school’s democratic structure involves active participation from the Board of Management, the Parents’ Association and the whole school community, fostering open communication and shared decision‑making. Facilities support a broad range of activities, including swimming, football, Cumann na mBunscol competitions and a vibrant creative arts programme, all aimed at nurturing well‑rounded, globally aware citizens. The learning environment is designed to be supportive, motivating and caring, ensuring every child feels respected and valued.
Applying to Greystones 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.
School-published admissions links
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
View Greystones Educate Together's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Greystones Educate Together. 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 Greystones Educate Together
How many pupils attend Greystones Educate Together?
Greystones Educate Together has 440 pupils enrolled, 219 girls and 221 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Greystones Educate Together a DEIS school?
No. Greystones 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 Greystones Educate Together?
Greystones Educate Together has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.