Who is the principal of Borrisokane Community College?

Paula Molloy is the principal of Borrisokane Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Borrisokane Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Borrisokane Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Borrisokane Community College fee-paying?

No. Borrisokane Community 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 Borrisokane Community College?

Borrisokane Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.

Does Borrisokane Community College teach through Irish?

No. Borrisokane Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Borrisokane Community College a DEIS school?

No. Borrisokane Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Borrisokane Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Borrisokane Community College's roll number, 72370P, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Borrisokane Community College?

The closest is Portumna Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Borrisokane Community College

Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary

723 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Monday, 5 October (passed)
Applications close: Thursday, 5 NovemberAdd to calendar
Offers by: Thursday, 26 NovemberAdd to calendar
Accept by: Thursday, 10 DecemberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

723 students: 374 girls and 349 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 137
2nd year: 119
3rd year: 122
TY: 99
5th year: 137
6th year: 109

Transition Year: 99 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (122). 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

Borrisokane Community College is a community college (etb) in Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 WC59). Borrisokane Community College has 723 students: 349 boys and 374 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 349 boys, 374 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Tipperary ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 72370P

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Borrisokane Community College?: Borrisokane Community College is a community college (etb) in Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 WC59).
How many students go to Borrisokane Community College?: Borrisokane Community College has 723 students: 349 boys and 374 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Borrisokane Community College?: Paula Molloy is the principal of Borrisokane Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Borrisokane Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Borrisokane Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Borrisokane Community College fee-paying?: No. Borrisokane Community 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 Borrisokane Community College?: Borrisokane Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.
Does Borrisokane Community College teach through Irish?: No. Borrisokane Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Borrisokane Community College have Transition Year?: 99 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (122). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Borrisokane Community College a DEIS school?: No. Borrisokane Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Borrisokane Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Borrisokane Community College's roll number, 72370P, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Borrisokane Community College?: The closest is Portumna Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Borrisokane Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Borrisokane Community CollegeThis school		723	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 5 Nov	No	No
Portumna Community SchoolPortumna	12.3 km	506	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Nenagh CollegeNenagh	15.7 km	345	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Joseph's CBS NenaghNenagh	15.8 km	715	Boys	Secondary	Free	Open night, Thu, 12 Nov	No	No
St Mary's Secondary SchoolNenagh	16.2 km	577	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 27 Nov	No	No
St.Brendan's Community SchoolBirr	17.7 km	875	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Cistercian CollegeRoscrea	18.2 km	255	Boys	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Borrisokane
Co Tipperary
E45WC59

Principal: Paula Molloy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 067 27268
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.borrisokanecc.ie
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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

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