Monkstown Educate Together National School
Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 415 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 210 girls, 205 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20060G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Monkstown Educate Together National School (METNS) is a child‑centred, multi‑denominational primary school situated on Kill Avenue in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin. The school provides a happy, safe and inclusive environment where the individuality of each pupil is celebrated and learning is driven by curiosity, respect and joy. A strong democratic ethos underpins the partnership between staff and parents, encouraging shared responsibility for the children’s education, school finances and community life. The curriculum is complemented by a vibrant ethical programme, weekly assemblies, and a positive behaviour policy that uses restorative practice to foster respect and prevent bullying. METNS is committed to environmental stewardship, having earned five Green Flags and operating a Green Team that promotes recycling, energy conservation and outdoor biodiversity. Extra‑curricular activities span science, drama, music and sport, and the school’s facilities include a series of modern portacabin classrooms, dedicated spaces for art and technology, and well‑maintained outdoor play areas.
History
The school originated in September 1996 when a group of parents sought a multi‑denominational, child‑centred education in South County Dublin. After forming a steering committee under the Dalkey School Project, negotiations with the Department of Education and fundraising efforts led to a lease of the Monkstown site in early 1997. A temporary Board of Management was appointed in July 1997 and the school opened on 1 September 1997 in a single portacabin with two classrooms, enrolling 59 children. By the end of its first year enrolment rose to 71 and additional staff were appointed. Permanent recognition was granted in September 1998, and the school expanded with further portacabin units and staff, reaching 217 pupils by 2000. Throughout the 2000s the school added special‑educational support, a voluntary secretary, and continued to develop its artistic, scientific and community programmes.
Applying to Monkstown 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
View Monkstown Educate Together National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Monkstown Educate Together National 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 Monkstown Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Monkstown Educate Together National School?
Monkstown Educate Together National School has 415 pupils enrolled, 210 girls and 205 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Monkstown Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Monkstown 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 Monkstown Educate Together National School?
Monkstown Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.