Rathmichael National School
Shankill, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 205 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 108 girls, 97 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11873A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rathmichael National School is a co‑educational primary school serving children from Senior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive learning, aiming to bridge the digital divide and support pupils who may be at risk of educational disadvantage. In 2021 the school secured a grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan, funded by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU programme. This investment was directed towards the purchase of tablets and laptops, enabling the integration of technology across the curriculum and enhancing digital literacy for all learners. The school’s educational approach combines traditional Irish primary teaching methods with modern, technology‑enhanced activities. Classrooms are equipped with up‑to‑date ICT resources, and the school promotes a safe, supportive environment that encourages curiosity, creativity and community involvement. A range of extracurricular programmes, including arts, sports and cultural events, complement the academic curriculum, fostering well‑rounded development and a strong sense of belonging among pupils and families.
Applying to Rathmichael 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 Rathmichael 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 Rathmichael National School
How many pupils attend Rathmichael National School?
Rathmichael National School has 205 pupils enrolled, 108 girls and 97 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Rathmichael National School a DEIS school?
No. Rathmichael 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 Rathmichael National School?
Rathmichael National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.