History

St. Munchin’s Catholic Primary School, located on Albany Highway Gosnells, was officially blessed by His Lordship, the Auxiliary Bishop, Dr. L. J. Goody on the 25th of January,1953. Father Carmody was the first Parish Priest and Sisters Julian Clarke and Gabrielle Blake of the Sisters of Mercy ran the school. Thirty five children were enrolled.
The name of the school was taken from St Munchin, who was the Bishop and Patron of Limerick City and Diocese, in Ireland during the fifth and sixth centuries. His feast day is the 2nd of January. In 1978 the Albany Highway site was sold to the City of Gosnells for a City Library and Community area.
The new school commenced at the present location in September of that year. The official Blessing and Opening ceremonies were performed by the Most Reverend R. J. Healy and Senator the Honourable F. M. Chaney on the 19th of November, 1978. In 1992, the school was extended to include Pre-Primary classes while in 1999 a Kindergarten was opened to cater for four-year olds. Extensive developments to buildings, grounds and facilities have taken place to provide for a rich learning environment for the children.
Throughout its history St Munchin’s School has aspired to reflect the influence of the Mercy tradition by imitating the life of Christ and His love for others. Our vision statement for the school has been influenced by our history.