Cistercian College
Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
255 studentsBoysFee-payingBoardingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
255 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 35
- 2nd year
- 47
- 3rd year
- 31
- TY
- 53
- 5th year
- 49
- 6th year
- 40
Transition Year: 53 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
- €1,000 a year
- Boarding
- €19,670 a year
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Cistercian College is a voluntary secondary school in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E53 DX37). Cistercian College has 255 students: 255 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 255 boys
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappist Monks)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Boarding school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 65410K
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Cistercian College?
- Cistercian College is a voluntary secondary school in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E53 DX37).
- How many students go to Cistercian College?
- Cistercian College has 255 students: 255 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Cistercian College?
- Catherine Smyth is the principal of Cistercian College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Cistercian College a mixed school?
- No. Cistercian College is a boys' school.
- Is Cistercian College fee-paying?
- Yes. Cistercian College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Cistercian College?
- Cistercian College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappist Monks).
- Does Cistercian College teach through Irish?
- No. Cistercian College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Cistercian College have Transition Year?
- 53 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 Cistercian College a DEIS school?
- No. Cistercian College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Cistercian College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cistercian College's roll number, 65410K, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Cistercian College?
- The closest is Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cistercian CollegeThis school | 255 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| Colaiste Phobáil Ros CréRoscrea | 4.4 km | 594 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St.Brendan's Community SchoolBirr | 16.4 km | 875 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Borrisokane Community CollegeBorrisokane | 18.2 km | 723 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
| Our Ladys Secondary SchoolTemplemore | 18.6 km | 646 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open day, Sat, 7 Nov | No | No |
| St Fergal's CollegeRathdowney | 22.2 km | 383 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 18 Dec | No | No |
| St Josephs CollegeThurles | 24.8 km | 373 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
RoscreaCo. Tipperary
E53DX37
- Principal: Catherine Smyth on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 0505 23344
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ccr.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Cronain Naofa2.2 km
- St Johns3.7 km
- Sacred Heart Primary School4.0 km
- SN Caoimhin Naofa4.0 km
- Roscrea NS No 24.2 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 Cistercian College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar