How many pupils go to Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS?

Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS has 414 pupils: 221 boys and 193 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS a mixed school?

Yes. Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS?

Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS teach through Irish?

No. Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS a DEIS school?

No. Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS's roll number, 20161M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS?

The closest is Gaelscoil na Mara. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS

Donabate, Co. Dublin

414 pupilsMixedMulti-denominational

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At a glance

Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS is a primary school in Donabate, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 HX03). Susan Clarke is the principal of Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 414
Boys and girls: Mixed · 221 boys, 193 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20161M

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS?: Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS is a primary school in Donabate, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 HX03).
Who is the principal of Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS?: Susan Clarke is the principal of Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS?: Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS has 414 pupils: 221 boys and 193 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS a mixed school?: Yes. Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS?: Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS teach through Irish?: No. Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS a DEIS school?: No. Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS's roll number, 20161M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS?: The closest is Gaelscoil na Mara. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NSThis school		414	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil na MaraDomhnach Bat	200 m	123	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
St Patricks Boys National SchoolDonabate	600 m	370	Boys	Catholic	No	No
SN C Naomh PadraigDonabate	700 m	376	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Corduff NSLusk	4.1 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rush and Lusk Educate Together NSLusk	4.2 km	393	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Rush NSRush	4.2 km	698	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballisk Common
Beaverstown Road
Donabate
Co. Dublin
K36HX03

Principal: Susan Clarke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 843 4573
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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