How many pupils go to Esker Educate Together NS?

Esker Educate Together NS has 382 pupils: 192 boys and 190 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Esker Educate Together NS a mixed school?

Yes. Esker Educate Together NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Esker Educate Together NS?

Esker 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 Esker Educate Together NS teach through Irish?

No. Esker Educate Together NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Esker Educate Together NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Esker Educate Together NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Esker Educate Together NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Esker Educate Together NS's roll number, 20274C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Esker Educate Together NS?

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

Esker Educate Together NS

Lucan, Co. Dublin

382 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalDEIS

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At a glance

Esker Educate Together NS is a primary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 N239). Gemma Curry is the principal of Esker Educate Together NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 382
Boys and girls: Mixed · 192 boys, 190 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20274C

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 Esker Educate Together NS?: Esker Educate Together NS is a primary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 N239).
Who is the principal of Esker Educate Together NS?: Gemma Curry is the principal of Esker Educate Together NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Esker Educate Together NS?: Esker Educate Together NS has 382 pupils: 192 boys and 190 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Esker Educate Together NS a mixed school?: Yes. Esker Educate Together NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Esker Educate Together NS?: Esker 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 Esker Educate Together NS teach through Irish?: No. Esker Educate Together NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Esker Educate Together NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Esker Educate Together NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Esker Educate Together NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Esker Educate Together NS's roll number, 20274C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Esker Educate Together NS?: The closest is Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Esker Educate Together NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Esker Educate Together NSThis school		382	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Naomh PadraigLeamhcán	100 m	367	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Gaelscoil Eiscir RiadaLeamhcán	300 m	376	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Lucan Community Special SchoolLucan	about 400 m	Not known	Not known	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Aine NaofaLucan	800 m	614	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lucan Educate Together NSLucan	800 m	384	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Thomas Junior National SchoolLucan	800 m	573	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

The Glebe
Esker Lane
Lucan
Co. Dublin
K78N239

Principal: Gemma Curry on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 624 1462
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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