Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School
Dublin 6W, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 437 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 199 girls, 238 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 68365A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Harold’s Cross Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school operating under the sole patronage of Educate Together. It provides an inclusive, equality‑based learning environment where every student’s voice is valued and academic achievement is encouraged. The school follows a learner‑centred, democratic ethos, promoting kindness, resilience, creativity and self‑directed learning while integrating innovation and technology throughout the curriculum. Teaching is research‑informed and student‑centred, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, communication, teamwork, research and leadership skills. The school is housed in a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art temporary accommodation on the former Greyhound Racing Stadium site in Harold’s Cross, which will also become the permanent campus for a purpose‑built facility designed to accommodate up to 1,000 students. The campus is shared with Harold’s Cross Educate Together National School, fostering a seamless transition between primary and secondary education. Facilities include modern digital learning spaces, a dedicated laptop programme, well‑equipped science and technology labs, and extensive co‑curricular opportunities in sport, culture and the arts, all aimed at preparing learners for the challenges of the 21st century.
History
Harold’s Cross Educate Together Secondary School opened its doors in August 2020, occupying the site of the former Greyhound Racing Stadium in Harold’s Cross. The school initially operates from a brand‑new temporary accommodation on this site, which is also earmarked as the location for a permanent, purpose‑built campus that will eventually serve up to 1,000 pupils. The school shares the campus with Harold’s Cross Educate Together National School and plans to move into the new main building once construction is complete.
Applying to Harolds Cross 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 Harolds Cross 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 Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School
How many pupils attend Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School?
Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School has 437 pupils enrolled, 199 girls and 238 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Harolds Cross 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 Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School?
Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.