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

• Term 3 Start- Monday 28th April

• Bank Holiday - Monday 5th May

• Drama Performances - Friday 9th May

• Spring Fair - Friday 16th May

• Bank Holiday - Monday 2nd June

• Summer Holidays - 26th June (Half-day closure 12pm)

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!