Welcome to the website of Rathgar National School. The school is of the Methodist patronage and was founded in 1896.  Current enrollment is 94 children, with a Teaching Principal, four mainstream teachers, Special Education Teachers and ancillary staff.

We hope you find the website easy to navigate with the drop-down menus providing you with any information you may require as well as a snapshot of the goings on in our school! 

Important Upcoming Dates

• St Patrick’s Day School Closure - Monday 17th March

• Quiz Night and Auction - Friday 28th March 7.30pm in the Dropping Well, Milltown

• Half Day Closure - Thursday 3rd April (12pm)

• Last day term 2 (Half Day- 12pm) - 11th April

• Easter Break - 14th-25th April

• Term 3 Start- Monday 28th April

Ethos Statement

Rathgar National School is under the patronage of the Methodist Church. The school reflects the ethos and tradition of the Methodist Church in Ireland. The Christian faith underpins all school life. All pupils and staff are equally valued and respected - irrespective of gender, social background, religious belief, sexual orientation, family circumstances, educational achievement, physical characteristics or intellectual functioning. Christian moral values are promoted and nurtured.

All the students of RNS wearing their favourite kit after raising over €270 for the charity GOAL!