Rochestown Educate Together National School
Douglas, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 506 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 258 girls, 248 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20413N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rochestown Educate Together National School is a co‑educational, inclusive primary school that embraces the Educate Together ethos of equality, respect and community partnership. The school’s learning philosophy centres on discovery‑based and active learning, encouraging pupils to engage with their surroundings both inside and outside the classroom. By fostering a supportive environment and close collaboration with parents, the school aims to nurture curiosity, critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning for every child. The school operates from a modern, purpose‑built campus opened in January 2023. The 24‑classroom building includes three specialist classrooms for children with autism, a well‑equipped sports hall, a library and extensive outdoor playing areas. These facilities support a broad curriculum that incorporates STEM, arts, physical education and ethical education, and the school also serves as a learning centre for the wider community, offering programmes and resources beyond the standard timetable. A distinctive feature of the school is its “An Leabhar Órga” reward system, which celebrates pupils who consistently embody the school motto “Ready, Respectful, Responsible”. This, together with a strong emphasis on community involvement and continuous professional development for staff, underpins the school’s commitment to excellence and innovation in primary education.
Applying to Rochestown 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 Rochestown 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 Rochestown 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 Rochestown Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Rochestown Educate Together National School?
Rochestown Educate Together National School has 506 pupils enrolled, 258 girls and 248 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Rochestown Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Rochestown 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 Rochestown Educate Together National School?
Rochestown Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.