Rush National School
Rush, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 698 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 346 girls, 352 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19660A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rush National School is a co‑educational, denominational primary school that operates under the Roman Catholic ethos and the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin. The school’s mission is to celebrate each child’s individuality, fostering intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development within a well‑ordered, caring and secure atmosphere. It embraces inclusiveness and equality of access, respecting the diversity of traditions, values and beliefs while adhering to the Department of Education and Science regulations. Recent investment through the Dublin Airport Authority’s Elevate 25 programme has enhanced the school’s outdoor facilities, adding two running lanes and a covered grass area that flank the play yard, providing safe, modern spaces for physical activity and recreation. Inside, the school offers a vibrant music programme, with ukulele lessons for senior classes and classroom‑based music workshops for younger pupils, supported by Fingal County Council funding. A strong community spirit is evident through regular fundraising events, partnerships with local organisations such as Tesco, and a focus on teamwork and well‑being, all of which contribute to a supportive learning environment.
Applying to Rush 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 Rush 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 Rush National School
How many pupils attend Rush National School?
Rush National School has 698 pupils enrolled, 346 girls and 352 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Rush National School a DEIS school?
No. Rush 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 Rush National School?
Rush National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.