Harold's Cross Educate Together National School
Harolds Cross, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 174 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 80 girls, 94 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20520O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Harold’s Cross Educate Together National School opened its doors in September 2019 with a modest cohort of twelve Junior Infant pupils and is rapidly expanding, aiming to accommodate children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class by 2026. The school is situated on the historic site of the former Greyhound stadium in Harold’s Cross and, while still in temporary accommodation, shares a vibrant campus with Harold’s Cross Educate Together Secondary School since September 2020. As an Educate Together school, the ethos is firmly rooted in the Charter’s principles of inclusivity, equality of access and respect for diversity. The Learn Together Curriculum delivers a holistic, child‑centred education that integrates ethical education, fostering democratic participation and a love of learning. Facilities support a play‑based learning environment, and a dynamic after‑school programme, run by staff and external providers, offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that cater to varied interests. The school places pupil voice at the heart of its community, encouraging students to shape their learning environment and develop confidence as active participants in a participatory democracy.
Applying to Harold's Cross 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 Harold's Cross 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 Harold's Cross Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Harold's Cross Educate Together National School?
Harold's Cross Educate Together National School has 174 pupils enrolled, 80 girls and 94 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Harold's Cross Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Harold's Cross 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 Harold's Cross Educate Together National School?
Harold's Cross Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.