St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
715 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Open night
- Thursday, 12 NovemberAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
715 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 109
- 2nd year
- 146
- 3rd year
- 145
- TY
- 75
- 5th year
- 115
- 6th year
- 125
Transition Year: 75 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (145). 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
St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh is a voluntary secondary school in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 F890). St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh has 715 students: 715 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 715 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
- 65370B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh?
- St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh is a voluntary secondary school in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 F890).
- How many students go to St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh?
- St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh has 715 students: 715 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh?
- Karen Moody is the principal of St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh a mixed school?
- No. St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh is a boys' school.
- Is St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh fee-paying?
- No. St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh 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. Joseph's CBS Nenagh?
- St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh teach through Irish?
- No. St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh have Transition Year?
- 75 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (145). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh a DEIS school?
- No. St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh's roll number, 65370B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh?
- The closest is St Mary's 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. Joseph's CBS NenaghThis school | 715 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 12 Nov | No | No | |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolNenagh | 600 m | 577 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 27 Nov | No | No |
| Nenagh CollegeNenagh | 700 m | 345 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Borrisokane Community CollegeBorrisokane | 15.8 km | 723 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
| St Anne's Community CollegeKillaloe | 18.1 km | 731 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Josephs CollegeThurles | 20.4 km | 373 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Newport CollegeNewport | 22.1 km | 407 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
SummerhillNenagh
Co Tipperary
E45F890
- Principal: Karen Moody on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 067 34789
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cbsnenagh.com
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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. Joseph's CBS Nenagh for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar