St Josephs College
Thurles, Co. Tipperary
373 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 15 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 6 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Wednesday, 25 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 9 DecemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
373 students: 182 girls and 191 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 58
- 2nd year
- 57
- 3rd year
- 69
- TY
- 59
- 5th year
- 85
- 6th year
- 45
Transition Year: 59 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
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
St Josephs College is a voluntary secondary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 WC99). St Josephs College has 373 students: 191 boys and 182 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 191 boys, 182 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Named Invididual
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 65241N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Josephs College?
- St Josephs College is a voluntary secondary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 WC99).
- How many students go to St Josephs College?
- St Josephs College has 373 students: 191 boys and 182 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Josephs College?
- Michael Collins is the principal of St Josephs College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Josephs College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Josephs College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Josephs College fee-paying?
- No. St Josephs College 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 St Josephs College?
- St Josephs College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Named Invididual.
- Does St Josephs College teach through Irish?
- No. St Josephs College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Josephs College have Transition Year?
- 59 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is St Josephs College a DEIS school?
- No. St Josephs College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Josephs College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs College's roll number, 65241N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Josephs College?
- The closest is Our Ladys Secondary School. 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 | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs CollegeThis school | 373 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No | |
| Our Ladys Secondary SchoolTemplemore | 10.2 km | 646 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open day, Sat, 7 Nov | No | No |
| Coláiste Mhuire Co-EdThurles | 11.6 km | 601 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| C.B.S. ThurlesThurles | 12.4 km | 571 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ursuline Secondary SchoolThurles | 12.7 km | 895 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolThurles | 12.8 km | 559 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Joseph's CBS NenaghNenagh | 20.4 km | 715 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 12 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
Pallas StreetBorrisoleigh
Thurles
Co Tipperary
E41WC99
- Principal: Michael Collins on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 0504 51215
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stjosephscollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Naomh Cualán100 m
- SN an Droma4.8 km
- S N na hInse4.8 km
- Barnane NS5.6 km
- Scoil Iosagain6.7 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 St Josephs College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar