Waterford Educate Together National School
Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 386 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 162 girls, 224 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20160K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Waterford Educate Together National School is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational primary school that embraces the Educate Together ethos of respect, equality and child‑centred learning. The school provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where children of all backgrounds, beliefs and traditions are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. Teaching is organised around collaborative, inquiry‑based approaches that promote independence, resilience and active participation in a multicultural society. The campus features modern classrooms and specialist teaching spaces designed to support a wide range of learning experiences, from creative arts to scientific experimentation. Facilities are complemented by programmes such as the Gaelbhratach Award, the Green Schools Programme and the Active School Initiative, which reinforce language development, environmental responsibility and physical wellbeing. Strong partnerships with families and the wider community are central to school life, ensuring that each child receives holistic support and that learning extends beyond the classroom.
Applying to Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Waterford Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Waterford Educate Together National School?
Waterford Educate Together National School has 386 pupils enrolled, 162 girls and 224 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Waterford Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Waterford 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 Waterford Educate Together National School?
Waterford Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.