Leixlip Educate Together National School
Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 207 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 99 girls, 108 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20526D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Leixlip Educate Together National School is an equality‑based, co‑educational primary school situated on the Coláiste Chiaráin Community College campus in Leixlip. Since opening in 2019, the school has expanded rapidly and now educates 179 pupils (2024) across the Junior Infants to Senior Infants and Primary levels. The school follows the Irish National Primary School Curriculum and operates under Department of Education regulations, while also delivering the distinctive ‘Learn Together’ Ethical Education programme that explores a range of religions, belief systems, values and environmental issues. The school’s child‑centred, democratic ethos places pupils at the heart of decision‑making and promotes equal access for all children regardless of gender, identity or background. Facilities are shared with the neighbouring community college, providing access to modern classrooms, specialist learning spaces and outdoor areas that support a broad, inclusive curriculum. A strong partnership between families and staff underpins a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to become compassionate, confident and curious learners.
History
Leixlip Educate Together National School opened its doors to 11 Junior Infants on 28 August 2019. Over the ensuing years the school has grown steadily, reaching an enrolment of 179 pupils by 2024 and establishing itself as a vibrant, inclusive primary school serving Leixlip and the surrounding community.
Applying to Leixlip 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 Leixlip 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 Leixlip Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Leixlip Educate Together National School?
Leixlip Educate Together National School has 207 pupils enrolled, 99 girls and 108 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Leixlip Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Leixlip 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 Leixlip Educate Together National School?
Leixlip Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.