Central Technical Institute, Clonmel

Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

366 studentsMixedIrish-medium streamDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

366 students: 132 girls and 234 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
72
2nd year
71
3rd year
73
TY
54
5th year
70
6th year
26

Transition Year: 54 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (73). 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

Central Technical Institute, Clonmel is a community college (etb) in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E91 K2E2). Central Technical Institute, Clonmel has 366 students: 234 boys and 132 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls
Mixed · 234 boys, 132 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Patron
Tipperary ETB
Language
Irish-medium stream for some students
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number
72420E

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Central Technical Institute, Clonmel?
Central Technical Institute, Clonmel is a community college (etb) in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E91 K2E2).
How many students go to Central Technical Institute, Clonmel?
Central Technical Institute, Clonmel has 366 students: 234 boys and 132 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Central Technical Institute, Clonmel?
Tina Kennedy is the acting principal of Central Technical Institute, Clonmel, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Central Technical Institute, Clonmel a mixed school?
Yes. Central Technical Institute, Clonmel takes both boys and girls.
Is Central Technical Institute, Clonmel fee-paying?
No. Central Technical Institute, Clonmel 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 Central Technical Institute, Clonmel?
Central Technical Institute, Clonmel has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.
Does Central Technical Institute, Clonmel teach through Irish?
Central Technical Institute, Clonmel has an Irish-medium stream, where some students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Central Technical Institute, Clonmel have Transition Year?
54 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (73). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Central Technical Institute, Clonmel a DEIS school?
Yes. Central Technical Institute, Clonmel is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Central Technical Institute, Clonmel's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Central Technical Institute, Clonmel's roll number, 72420E, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Central Technical Institute, Clonmel?
The closest is Loreto Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 4 schools in Clonmel · DEIS secondary schools in Co. Tipperary · Multi-denominational secondary schools in Co. Tipperary · Every school in Co. Tipperary

Closest secondary schools

Central Technical Institute, Clonmel compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Central Technical Institute, ClonmelThis school 366 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet Stream Yes
Loreto Secondary SchoolClonmel 400 m 465 Girls Secondary Free Offers by, Thu, 5 Nov No No
Ardscoil na mBráithreClonmel 400 m 706 Boys Secondary Free None found yet No No
Presentation Secondary SchoolClonmel 1.6 km 448 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Patrician PresentationFethard 12.7 km 289 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
Colaiste Dun IascaighCahir 15.4 km 889 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Rockwell CollegeCashel 17.7 km 455 Mixed Secondary Fee‑paying Applications close, Sun, 8 Nov No No

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Clonmel
E91K2E2

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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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