Who is the principal of Our Ladys Secondary School?

Patricia Mary Higgins is the principal of Our Ladys Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Our Ladys Secondary School a mixed school?

Yes. Our Ladys Secondary School takes both boys and girls.

Is Our Ladys Secondary School fee-paying?

No. Our Ladys 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 Our Ladys Secondary School?

Our Ladys Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.

Does Our Ladys Secondary School teach through Irish?

No. Our Ladys Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Our Ladys Secondary School a DEIS school?

No. Our Ladys Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Our Ladys Secondary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Ladys Secondary School's roll number, 65440T, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Our Ladys Secondary School?

The closest is St Josephs College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Our Ladys Secondary School

Templemore, Co. Tipperary

646 studentsMixedSecondaryTY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Open day: Saturday, 7 NovemberPrimary School Experience Day for 5th and 6th class pupilsAdd to calendar
Open night: Wednesday, 11 November, 6.30pmAdd to calendar
Applications close: Friday, 27 NovemberAdd to calendar
Offers by: Friday, 4 DecemberAdd to calendar
Accept by: Tuesday, 22 DecemberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

646 students: 313 girls and 333 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 123
2nd year: 127
3rd year: 102
TY: 88
5th year: 91
6th year: 115

Transition Year: 88 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

Our Ladys Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Templemore, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 EA48). Our Ladys Secondary School has 646 students: 333 boys and 313 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 333 boys, 313 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: CEIST
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 65440T

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Our Ladys Secondary School?: Our Ladys Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Templemore, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 EA48).
How many students go to Our Ladys Secondary School?: Our Ladys Secondary School has 646 students: 333 boys and 313 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Our Ladys Secondary School?: Patricia Mary Higgins is the principal of Our Ladys Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Our Ladys Secondary School a mixed school?: Yes. Our Ladys Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Our Ladys Secondary School fee-paying?: No. Our Ladys 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 Our Ladys Secondary School?: Our Ladys Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
Does Our Ladys Secondary School teach through Irish?: No. Our Ladys Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Our Ladys Secondary School have Transition Year?: 88 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 Our Ladys Secondary School a DEIS school?: No. Our Ladys Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Our Ladys Secondary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Ladys Secondary School's roll number, 65440T, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Our Ladys Secondary School?: The closest is St Josephs College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Our Ladys Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Ladys Secondary SchoolThis school		646	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Open day, Sat, 7 Nov	No	No
St Josephs CollegeThurles	10.2 km	373	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov	No	No
Coláiste Mhuire Co-EdThurles	12.5 km	601	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Stream	Yes
C.B.S. ThurlesThurles	12.8 km	571	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Presentation Secondary SchoolThurles	12.9 km	559	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Ursuline Secondary SchoolThurles	13.0 km	895	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Fergal's CollegeRathdowney	18.1 km	383	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 18 Dec	No	No

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Contact

Templemore
Co. Tipperary
E41EA48

Principal: Patricia Mary Higgins on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0504 31299
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ourladystemplemore.ie
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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

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