City Quay National School
Gloucester Street South, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 151 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 64 girls, 87 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11578V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
City Quay National School is a co‑educational primary school serving children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school operates under the rules and guidelines of the Department of Education and Science, providing a curriculum that balances academic learning with personal development. A key element of its ethos is creating a warm, caring environment where pupils feel safe and happy, recognising the importance of the eight formative years of primary education. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive education. In addition to mainstream classes, it offers a dedicated Autism class and employs special education teachers and special needs assistants to support pupils with additional needs. A home‑school community coordinator, shared with the neighbouring Scoil Chaitriona, helps to foster links between families, the school and the wider community, reinforcing a collaborative approach to learning. Facilities are designed to accommodate both mainstream and special‑needs provision, ensuring that all children have access to appropriate resources and support. The staff team includes a range of specialists who work together to deliver a balanced programme of literacy, numeracy, creative arts and physical education, preparing students for the transition to secondary school.
Applying to City Quay National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to City Quay National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about City Quay National School
How many pupils attend City Quay National School?
City Quay National School has 151 pupils enrolled, 64 girls and 87 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is City Quay National School a DEIS school?
Yes. City Quay National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of City Quay National School?
City Quay National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.