Knocknacarra Educate Together School
Galway
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 207 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 88 girls, 119 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20410H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Knocknacarra Educate Together National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Galway City, now in its twelfth year as a vibrant learning community. The school follows the Educate Together ethos, delivering the Learn Together Curriculum alongside the statutory Primary School Curriculum. This approach is firmly rooted in equality, child‑centred pedagogy and democratic participation, ensuring that every pupil’s voice is heard and respected in the daily life of the school. The curriculum is enriched with a strong emphasis on STEM, creative arts and active learning, supported by dedicated resources such as a Maths Portal, Home Learning Activities and specialised programmes like Active School and Creative Schools. The school also embraces its role as a UNICEF Child Rights School, promoting global citizenship and the rights of the child. A range of before‑ and after‑school programmes further extend learning opportunities, providing a safe and stimulating environment for pupils beyond the classroom.
Applying to Knocknacarra Educate Together 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
View Knocknacarra Educate Together School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Knocknacarra Educate Together School. 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 Knocknacarra Educate Together School
How many pupils attend Knocknacarra Educate Together School?
Knocknacarra Educate Together School has 207 pupils enrolled, 88 girls and 119 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Knocknacarra Educate Together School a DEIS school?
No. Knocknacarra Educate Together 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.
Does Knocknacarra Educate Together School teach through Irish?
Knocknacarra Educate Together School is located in a Gaeltacht area, where Irish is a community language. The Department of Education record for the school lists no subjects taught through Irish.