Ardscoil na mBráithre
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
706 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
706 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 122
- 2nd year
- 103
- 3rd year
- 124
- TY
- 98
- 5th year
- 118
- 6th year
- 141
Transition Year: 98 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (124). 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
Ardscoil na mBráithre is a voluntary secondary school in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E91 AC03). Ardscoil na mBráithre has 706 students: 706 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 706 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 65320J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ardscoil na mBráithre?
- Ardscoil na mBráithre is a voluntary secondary school in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E91 AC03).
- How many students go to Ardscoil na mBráithre?
- Ardscoil na mBráithre has 706 students: 706 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ardscoil na mBráithre?
- Karen Bridget White-Steenson is the principal of Ardscoil na mBráithre, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ardscoil na mBráithre a mixed school?
- No. Ardscoil na mBráithre is a boys' school.
- Is Ardscoil na mBráithre fee-paying?
- No. Ardscoil na mBráithre 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 Ardscoil na mBráithre?
- Ardscoil na mBráithre has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Ardscoil na mBráithre teach through Irish?
- No. Ardscoil na mBráithre teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ardscoil na mBráithre have Transition Year?
- 98 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (124). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ardscoil na mBráithre a DEIS school?
- No. Ardscoil na mBráithre is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ardscoil na mBráithre's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardscoil na mBráithre's roll number, 65320J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ardscoil na mBráithre?
- The closest is Central Technical Institute, Clonmel. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardscoil na mBráithreThis school | 706 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Central Technical Institute, ClonmelClonmel | 400 m | 366 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolClonmel | 800 m | 465 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Offers by, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolClonmel | 1.5 km | 448 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Patrician PresentationFethard | 12.4 km | 289 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Colaiste Dun IascaighCahir | 15.1 km | 889 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Rockwell CollegeCashel | 17.3 km | 455 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Sun, 8 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
Kickham StreetClonmel
Co Tipperary
E91AC03
- Principal: Karen Bridget White-Steenson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 052 612 4459
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cbshighschoolclonmel.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Peter and Paul100 m
- SN Mhuire na nAingeal500 m
- St Marys NS1.0 km
- Gaelscoil Chluain Meala1.1 km
- St Marys Parochial School1.1 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 Ardscoil na mBráithre for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar