Grennan College
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
334 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
334 students: 147 girls and 187 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 58
- 2nd year
- 56
- 3rd year
- 59
- TY
- 44
- 5th year
- 63
- 6th year
- 54
Transition Year: 44 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (59). 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
Grennan College is a community college (etb) in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 T959). Grennan College has 334 students: 187 boys and 147 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 187 boys, 147 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Kilkenny & Carlow ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 70640I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Grennan College?
- Grennan College is a community college (etb) in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 T959).
- How many students go to Grennan College?
- Grennan College has 334 students: 187 boys and 147 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Grennan College?
- Sean Og O'Sullivan is the principal of Grennan College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Grennan College a mixed school?
- Yes. Grennan College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Grennan College fee-paying?
- No. Grennan College 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 Grennan College?
- Grennan College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB.
- Does Grennan College teach through Irish?
- No. Grennan College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Grennan College have Transition Year?
- 44 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (59). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Grennan College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Grennan College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Grennan College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Grennan College's roll number, 70640I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Grennan College?
- The closest is Scoil Aireagail. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grennan CollegeThis school | 334 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Scoil AireagailBallyhale | 7.3 km | 204 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Duiske CollegeGraignamanagh | 12.6 km | 141 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolKilkenny | 14.2 km | 972 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Kieran's CollegeKilkenny | 15.2 km | 831 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| City Vocational SchoolKilkenny | 15.3 km | 300 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| Coláiste Pobail OsraíCill Chainnigh | 15.3 km | 214 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
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Contact
Ladywell StThomastown
Co Kilkenny
R95T959
- Principal: Sean Og O'Sullivan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 056 772 4112
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.grennancollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Mary's National School400 m
- SN Chiaran Naofa5.4 km
- SN Cholmcille6.7 km
- Bennettsbridge National School7.6 km
- SN Naomh Padraig Mixed8.0 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 Grennan College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar