Navan Educate Together National School
Navan, Meath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 213 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 98 girls, 115 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20164S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Navan Educate Together National School is a state‑funded primary school that embraces the inclusive, equality‑based ethos of the Educate Together organisation. The school provides a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential through a holistic curriculum that balances academic learning with moral, spiritual, cultural and environmental education. Central to its approach is the Learn Together Ethical Education Curriculum, which develops children’s understanding of moral decision‑making, human rights, belief systems and environmental stewardship, while fostering respect, responsibility and imagination. Since moving into a purpose‑built campus in April 2015, the school offers modern classrooms, dedicated childcare facilities, a breakfast and after‑school club, and specialised spaces for technology and STEM activities. The campus supports a vibrant community life with democratic governance that invites active parental participation, and a range of extra‑curricular programmes such as sports, green‑school initiatives and a thriving blog that showcases student projects and school events.
History
Navan Educate Together National School opened in 2002 in the Order of Malta hall on Academy Street, initially housing two classes of 30 pupils separated by a curtain. After a brief period at Rock Lodge on Flower Hill, the school moved in 2005 to the former SIPTU office on Dan Shaw Road, where it expanded to include childcare services, a preschool, day‑care, and a breakfast and after‑school club. In 2013 the school announced a final relocation, and in April 2015 it settled into its current purpose‑built premises, enabling continued growth and development.
Applying to Navan 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 Navan 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 Navan Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Navan Educate Together National School?
Navan Educate Together National School has 213 pupils enrolled, 98 girls and 115 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Navan Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Navan Educate Together National School 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 Navan Educate Together National School?
Navan Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.