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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
School admissions for the next school year 2025/26 will open in January 2025
Parent Teacher Meetings starting on Tuesday 26th of November
School Closure 29th of November (School building used as polling station)
Carol Service at Brighton Road Methodist Church Thursday 19th December 2024 at 12 pm
Christmas Break 23rd December - 6th January (School closes 12pm Friday 20th)
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!