Maynooth Educate Together National School
Maynooth, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 415 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 189 girls, 226 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20292E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Maynooth Educate Together National School is a co‑educational primary school that provides an inclusive, learner‑centred environment for around 420 pupils and a dedicated staff team. The school follows the Irish Primary School Curriculum alongside the Educate Together “Learn Together” ethical education programme, which replaces traditional religious instruction and encourages children to explore diverse worldviews, develop critical thinking, and engage in respectful debate. The ethos promotes equality of access and esteem for all children, irrespective of social, cultural or religious background, and operates as a participatory democracy with strong partnerships between parents, pupils and staff. The school’s purpose‑built premises, officially opened in June 2023, feature modern classrooms, a multi‑sensory room for special‑needs support, a spacious hall/open‑space area, and high‑speed broadband supplied under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. A broad range of extracurricular activities enriches the pupil experience, including STEM clubs, a school choir, active‑school sport programmes, and Green Schools initiatives. The school also offers after‑school clubs and a vibrant community life, reflected in its participation in local cultural events and sporting successes.
History
In January 2008 a group of local parents lobbied the Educate Together patron body for a new primary school in Maynooth. After receiving patronage, the school opened in a temporary building in September 2008 with 17 pupils. Responding to local demand, a dedicated autism provision was introduced in 2010. The temporary facilities were expanded in 2013, adding larger classrooms, a multi‑sensory room and an open‑space hall. By 2018 the school celebrated its ten‑year anniversary and introduced a second class stream. In 2019 the school moved into its permanent, purpose‑built building, and by September 2020 enrolment approached 300 pupils. Continued growth now serves approximately 420 children, representing over 30 nationalities, making the school a key provider of inclusive primary education in Maynooth.
Applying to Maynooth 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 Maynooth 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 Maynooth Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Maynooth Educate Together National School?
Maynooth Educate Together National School has 415 pupils enrolled, 189 girls and 226 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Maynooth Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Maynooth 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 Maynooth Educate Together National School?
Maynooth Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.