Presentation Secondary School
Thurles, Co. Tipperary
365 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
365 students: 169 girls and 196 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 39
- 2nd year
- 65
- 3rd year
- 62
- TY
- 52
- 5th year
- 81
- 6th year
- 66
Transition Year: 52 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (62). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Presentation Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 W627). Presentation Secondary School has 365 students: 196 boys and 169 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 196 boys, 169 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 65240L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Presentation Secondary School?
- Presentation Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 W627).
- How many students go to Presentation Secondary School?
- Presentation Secondary School has 365 students: 196 boys and 169 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Presentation Secondary School?
- Joseph Holden is the principal of Presentation Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Presentation Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. Presentation Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Presentation Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Presentation Secondary School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Presentation Secondary School?
- Presentation Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Presentation Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Presentation Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Presentation Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 52 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (62). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Presentation Secondary School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Presentation Secondary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Presentation Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Presentation Secondary School's roll number, 65240L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Presentation Secondary School?
- The closest is Scoil Ruain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation Secondary SchoolThis school | 365 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | Yes | |
| Scoil RuainThurles | 7.8 km | 360 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Abhainn RíCallan | 12.8 km | 706 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Patrician PresentationFethard | 16.2 km | 289 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolThurles | 19.3 km | 559 | Girls | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Ursuline Secondary SchoolThurles | 19.3 km | 895 | Girls | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| C.B.S. ThurlesThurles | 19.7 km | 571 | Boys | Secondary | Free | No | No |
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Contact
BallingarryThurles
Co. Tipperary
E41W627
- Principal: Joseph Holden on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 052 915 4104
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Our Lady's National School1.6 km
- Lisnamrock NS2.9 km
- Slieveardagh NS4.2 km
- SN Gleann Guail5.9 km
- SN Baile Sluagh6.1 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Presentation Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar