Stepaside Educate Together National School
Stepaside, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 542 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 258 girls, 284 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20401G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Stepaside Educate Together National School is a co‑educational primary school that delivers the Irish national curriculum under the patronage of Educate Together. The school follows the Learn Together Curriculum, providing an ethical education programme in place of daily religious instruction. Its educational philosophy is child‑centred, aiming to meet the individual needs of every pupil and to support each child in reaching their full potential. A strong emphasis is placed on kindness, respect and democratic participation, with students, parents and staff all having a voice in school decisions. The school operates from a purpose‑built, purpose‑designed building that opened in April 2018. The modern facilities accommodate 24 mainstream classes together with two dedicated autism classes, creating an inclusive environment for a diverse student body. A wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities, including sports, arts and extra‑curricular clubs, are offered to promote holistic development and encourage pupils to thrive academically, socially and personally. The school is funded by the Department of Education and Skills and maintains high standards across all aspects of its operation. It fosters a vibrant, positive and professional atmosphere that supports both teaching and learning, reflecting its commitment to an inclusive, respectful and collaborative community.
History
Stepaside Educate Together National School opened in 2012 and has grown steadily since its inception. In April 2018 the school moved into its current purpose‑built building, expanding its capacity to include 24 mainstream classes and two autism classes.
Applying to Stepaside 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Stepaside 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 Stepaside Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Stepaside Educate Together National School?
Stepaside Educate Together National School has 542 pupils enrolled, 258 girls and 284 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Stepaside Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Stepaside 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 Stepaside Educate Together National School?
Stepaside Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.