Lucan East ETNS
Lucan, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 416 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 212 girls, 204 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20303G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Lucan East Educate Together National School is a member of the national Educate Together network, operating under the core principles of being child‑centred, democratically run and equality‑based. The school provides a caring and inclusive environment where every pupil is welcomed and encouraged to develop socially, morally, physically and cognitively. A strong partnership between parents and staff underpins the educational process, ensuring open communication and shared responsibility for the wellbeing and progress of each child. The school occupies a modern, purpose‑built facility on Thomas Omer Way, opened in April 2025, which accommodates over 400 pupils, including two dedicated classes for children with autism. A wide range of extracurricular activities enrich the curriculum, from tennis and rugby sessions to creative projects such as the Writer’s Wonderland display and school‑wide readathons. These programmes support the development of skills, attitudes and values that promote happiness, fulfilment and lifelong learning, while the safe, well‑maintained premises provide the ideal setting for both academic and personal growth.
History
Lucan East ETNS opened on 1 September 2008 as the fifth Educate Together school in Lucan, initially housing 88 pupils, seven teachers, one SNA and a part‑time secretary in a purpose‑built building. Rapid growth saw enrolments rise to 160 in the second year, 227 in the third and 295 in the fourth, prompting the construction of an extension between March 2010 and August 2011. In December 2017 a new principal was appointed, and the school now serves over 400 pupils, including two autism classes, with a staff of 33 teachers, 13 SNAs, two full‑time cleaners, a full‑time secretary and a part‑time caretaker. In April 2025 the Department of Education relocated the school to a brand‑new building on Thomas Omer Way, positioning it for a bright future serving the local community.
Applying to Lucan East ETNS
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 Lucan East ETNS' own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Lucan East ETNS. 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 Lucan East ETNS
How many pupils attend Lucan East ETNS?
Lucan East ETNS has 416 pupils enrolled, 212 girls and 204 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lucan East ETNS a DEIS school?
Yes. Lucan East ETNS is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Lucan East ETNS?
Lucan East ETNS has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.