North Bay Educate Together National School
KILBARRACK, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 196 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 99 girls, 97 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19954R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
North Bay Educate Together National School is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational primary school situated in the heart of the Kilbarrack community, Dublin 5. The school follows the Educate Together ethos, offering an inclusive, democratic and child‑centred learning environment where every child is valued regardless of social, cultural or religious background. Teaching is based on the national curriculum but delivered through a holistic approach that encourages creativity, critical thinking and a love of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, environmental stewardship and scientific inquiry, having earned the Green Flag, Active Flag and Discovery Science Award for its whole‑school initiatives. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a sense of social responsibility through regular fundraising for charities such as homelessness services, refugee support, Barnardo’s and international projects. These activities, together with a supportive community atmosphere, aim to develop confident, caring and active members of a diverse society.
History
North Bay Educate Together National School opened its doors in September 1990 with just 26 pupils and a single teaching principal, Maureen Costello, in response to a local demand for a multi‑denominational school. Over the years the school has expanded significantly and now educates over 200 children, supported by a team of around 14 teachers and several special needs assistants.
Applying to North Bay 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 North Bay 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 North Bay Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend North Bay Educate Together National School?
North Bay Educate Together National School has 196 pupils enrolled, 99 girls and 97 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is North Bay Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. North Bay 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 North Bay Educate Together National School?
North Bay Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.