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

• Spring Fair - Friday, 22nd May

• Teacher Training - School Closure - Thursday 28th May

• June Bank Holiday - School Closure - Monday 1st June

• Sports Day - Tuesday 2nd June

• Junior School Tour - Friday 19th June

• Senior School Tour - Tuesday 23rd June

• 6th Class Graduation Service - Road Methodist Church on Thursday, 25th June at 7 pm

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.

This school now has high speed broadband connectivity through the Department of Education School Broadband Programme, delivered as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU.