Shellybanks Educate Together National School
Newgrove Ave, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 333 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 164 girls, 169 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20441S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Shellybanks Educate Together National School is an inclusive primary school situated in the Sandymount area of Dublin, offering both mainstream and specialist autism classes. The school follows the Educate Together ethos of equality, diversity and child‑centred learning, delivering the “Learn Together” curriculum which integrates academic, social and emotional development. Resources for teaching are tailored to support collaborative learning, and dedicated special educational resources ensure that pupils with additional needs receive appropriate support. The campus provides a range of facilities designed to promote wellbeing for both students and staff, including a morning club, after‑school programme and dedicated spaces for student wellbeing activities. Recent investment through NextGeneration EU funding has enabled the development of a new, purpose‑built building that enhances learning environments and community use. The school also maintains strong links with families and the local community, reflected in regular newsletters, Instagram updates and a vibrant extracurricular programme.
History
Shellybanks ETNS originated from a small group of parents passionate about the Educate Together model, who, together with the Educate Together head office, campaigned for a new primary school in the Sandymount/Ringsend area. Following a series of community meetings, fundraising events and engagements with the Department of Education and Skills, patronage was approved in September 2013. The school opened its doors in September 2014 in a temporary location on Simmonscourt, Ballsbridge, before moving to its permanent, modern building. Milestones include a visit from the Minister for Education and Skills in February 2015 and the celebration of its five‑year anniversary in September 2019.
Applying to Shellybanks 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 Shellybanks 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 Shellybanks Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Shellybanks Educate Together National School?
Shellybanks Educate Together National School has 333 pupils enrolled, 164 girls and 169 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Shellybanks Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Shellybanks 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 Shellybanks Educate Together National School?
Shellybanks Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.