Primary School

St Audoens National School

Merchant's Quay, Dublin
DEIS Mixed

School Details

Address
Cook Street, Merchant's Quay
Location
Merchant's Quay, Dublin
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
171 students
Enrollment Split
87 Girls, 84 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
20104A
Latest Inspection Reports
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Location

About

St Audoen’s National School, situated in the historic Liberties of Dublin 8, provides a child‑centred, Catholic‑ethos education while celebrating the cultural diversity of its community. The school’s learning philosophy blends traditional values with modern pedagogical approaches, offering a broad curriculum that encourages creativity, critical thinking and personal responsibility. Emphasis is placed on respectful relationships, empathy and belonging, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where every pupil feels supported to achieve their best. Facilities support a balanced programme of academic and extracurricular activities. Dedicated ICT resources enable digital learning, while healthy lunches are provided to promote nutrition and wellbeing. A strong sports and activities offering encourages physical development and social integration. The school also maintains a uniform policy, a book‑rental scheme and regular communication with families through newsletters, notes and home visits, fostering strong home‑school partnership.

History

St Audoen’s National School was established in 1756 and is firmly rooted in one of Ireland’s oldest communities, the Liberties in Dublin 8. Over more than two and a half centuries the school has remained a cornerstone of local life, preserving the area’s rich cultural and traditional heritage while continually adapting its educational provision to meet contemporary needs.