Canal Way Educate Together National School

Dublin 8, Co. Dublin

391 pupilsMixedMulti-denominational

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Canal Way Educate Together National School is a primary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 R125). Dermot Stanley is the principal of Canal Way Educate Together National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
391
Boys and girls
Mixed · 200 boys, 191 girls
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
20430N

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 Canal Way Educate Together National School?
Canal Way Educate Together National School is a primary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 R125).
Who is the principal of Canal Way Educate Together National School?
Dermot Stanley is the principal of Canal Way Educate Together National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Canal Way Educate Together National School?
Canal Way Educate Together National School has 391 pupils: 200 boys and 191 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Canal Way Educate Together National School a mixed school?
Yes. Canal Way Educate Together National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Canal Way Educate Together National School?
Canal Way Educate Together National School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Canal Way Educate Together National School teach through Irish?
No. Canal Way Educate Together National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Canal Way Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Canal Way Educate Together National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Canal Way Educate Together National School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Canal Way Educate Together National School's roll number, 20430N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Canal Way Educate Together National School?
The closest is St. James's Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 16 schools in Dublin 8 · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest schools

Canal Way Educate Together National School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Canal Way Educate Together National SchoolThis school 391 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
St. James's Primary SchoolDublin 8 100 m 278 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Catherines West NSDublin 8 900 m 193 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Scoil Treasa NaofaDublin 8 900 m 175 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Brigids Primary SchoolDublin 8 1.0 km 229 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolDublin 8 1.0 km 224 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil na mBratharDublin 8 1.1 km 155 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Basin Street Upper
Dublin 8
D08R125

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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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