Powerstown Educate Together National School
Tyrrelstown, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 348 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 149 girls, 199 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20384J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Powerstown Educate Together National School (PETNS) is a co‑educational primary school situated in Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15. As an Educate Together school it follows a child‑centred, democratically run ethos that promotes inclusive, respectful learning and encourages parental involvement. The curriculum is broad and balanced, covering all eleven Irish National Curriculum subjects, including Gaeilge, English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Music, Drama, Visual Arts, SPHE and PE, augmented by the “Learn Together” ethics programme. The school is a Digital School of Distinction, with each classroom equipped with interactive projectors, visualisers, digital cameras, iPads and laptops, while pupils have access to class iPads and Chromebooks to support interactive learning. A thriving school garden, complete with a geodome, and a vibrant forest‑school programme provide outdoor learning opportunities. A wide range of after‑school clubs (arts, drama, music, sport, dance, yoga, meditation, cookery) and active children’s committees, including Green Schools, Student Council, Forest School and Active Schools, further enrich the pupil experience and foster community spirit.
History
Powerstown Educate Together National School opened on 1 September 2011 with 22 Junior Infant pupils, three teachers and a special‑needs assistant. In August 2016 the school moved into its permanent building. Today the school serves almost 300 pupils, employs 22 teachers and 12 special‑needs assistants, and operates 13 mainstream classes together with two Autism Spectrum Disorder classes and one Developmental Language Disorder class.
Applying to Powerstown 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 Powerstown 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 Powerstown Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Powerstown Educate Together National School?
Powerstown Educate Together National School has 348 pupils enrolled, 149 girls and 199 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Powerstown Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Powerstown 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 Powerstown Educate Together National School?
Powerstown Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.