Kildare Town Educate Together National School
Kildare Town, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 417 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 218 girls, 199 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20403K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kildare Town Educate Together National School is a state‑funded primary school that embraces the inclusive, intercultural ethos of the Educate Together patronage. The school provides a democratic, child‑centred learning environment where children are encouraged to “Learn Together to Live Together”. Uniforms are not required and staff are addressed by their first names, fostering a relaxed and respectful atmosphere. The curriculum follows the Irish National Curriculum while integrating the Educate Together Ethical Education Curriculum, which promotes justice, equality, human rights and environmental stewardship. The campus, situated on the historic Magee Barracks site, offers a range of modern facilities. A well‑stocked library, a purpose‑built Geodome, and high‑speed broadband (supported by NextGenerationEU funding) give pupils access to contemporary ICT resources, including iPads. Outdoor amenities include play areas, basketball courts and a football pitch, while the Nurture Room supports younger learners. After‑school programmes span coding, drama, sport, chess and swimming lessons for 1st‑4th classes, providing a vibrant, holistic educational experience.
History
The school opened in August 2012 in the former Kildare Vocational School with 21 pupils. In 2015 it relocated to a new building on the historic Magee Barracks site on Melitta Road. The school now serves approximately 430 children across two special classes and sixteen mainstream classes.
Applying to Kildare Town 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 Kildare Town 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 Kildare Town Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Kildare Town Educate Together National School?
Kildare Town Educate Together National School has 417 pupils enrolled, 218 girls and 199 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kildare Town Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Kildare Town 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 Kildare Town Educate Together National School?
Kildare Town Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.