St Aidans National School
Tallaght, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 244 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 122 girls, 122 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19834H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Aidan’s National School in Tallaght is a vibrant primary‑level community school that welcomes children of all backgrounds. The school’s ethos centres on recognising each child as unique and brilliant, offering a broad, balanced curriculum that blends core academic subjects with a rich programme of sport, music, dance, drama and visual arts. Facilities include a spacious school hall adorned with a colourful mural celebrating the multicultural makeup of the pupil body, as well as dedicated spaces for sports and performing arts. A strong partnership between staff, parents and the Board of Management underpins everyday life, with regular communication facilitated through a dedicated school app that provides up‑to‑date information, policies and a direct link between families and the school. Extracurricular activities are encouraged both during and after school hours, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to develop personal talents and a sense of pride in their school community.
History
St. Aidan’s SNS was built in 1983 alongside St. Brigid’s NS. Before its official opening the building hosted bingo nights and classes such as tae kwondo, and a separate Traveller school operated on the site. In 1984 the school opened with eight teachers, working alongside the Traveller school; the two later merged, making St. Aidan’s one of the first multicultural schools in Ireland. A large mural in the school hall, painted in 1990 by an artist and pupils, celebrates the school’s diverse roots.
Applying to St Aidans 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 St Aidans 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 St Aidans National School
How many pupils attend St Aidans National School?
St Aidans National School has 244 pupils enrolled, 122 girls and 122 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Aidans National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Aidans 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 St Aidans National School?
St Aidans National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.