The Abbey School
Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary
354 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Students this year
354 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 52
- 2nd year
- 67
- 3rd year
- 33
- TY
- 84
- 5th year
- 71
- 6th year
- 47
Transition Year: 84 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
The Abbey School is a voluntary secondary school in Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E34 PD87). The Abbey School has 354 students: 354 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 354 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
- 65490L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is The Abbey School?
- The Abbey School is a voluntary secondary school in Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E34 PD87).
- How many students go to The Abbey School?
- The Abbey School has 354 students: 354 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of The Abbey School?
- David Sadleir is the principal of The Abbey School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is The Abbey School a mixed school?
- No. The Abbey School is a boys' school.
- Is The Abbey School fee-paying?
- No. The Abbey 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 The Abbey School?
- The Abbey School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does The Abbey School teach through Irish?
- No. The Abbey School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does The Abbey School have Transition Year?
- 84 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 The Abbey School a DEIS school?
- No. The Abbey School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read The Abbey School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by The Abbey School's roll number, 65490L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near The Abbey School?
- The closest is St. Ailbe's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey SchoolThis school | 354 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St. Ailbe's SchoolTipperary Town | 800 m | 704 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Anne's Secondary SchoolTipperary Town | 800 m | 267 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Open day, Wed, 4 Nov | No | No |
| Scoil na Tríonóide NaofaDoon | 15.4 km | 518 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 30 Nov | No | No |
| Rockwell CollegeCashel | 18.2 km | 455 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Sun, 8 Nov | No | No |
| John The Baptist Community SchoolHospital | 18.6 km | 960 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste Dun IascaighCahir | 19.3 km | 889 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Station RoadTipperary Town
Co. Tipperary
E34PD87
- Principal: David Sadleir on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 062 52299
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.abbeyschool.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Tipperary G NS700 m
- Gaelscoil Thiobraid Arann700 m
- Tipperary Jnr Bn S700 m
- Scoil na mBraithre800 m
- St Josephs Primary School900 m
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 The Abbey School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar