Who is the principal of Scoil Ruain?

James Williams is the principal of Scoil Ruain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Scoil Ruain a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Ruain takes both boys and girls.

Is Scoil Ruain fee-paying?

No. Scoil Ruain 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 Scoil Ruain?

Scoil Ruain has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.

Does Scoil Ruain teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Ruain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Ruain a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Ruain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Scoil Ruain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Ruain's roll number, 72430H, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Scoil Ruain?

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

Scoil Ruain

Thurles, Co. Tipperary

360 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

360 students: 163 girls and 197 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 40
2nd year: 60
3rd year: 33
TY: 80
5th year: 74
6th year: 73

Transition Year: 80 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

Scoil Ruain is a community college (etb) in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 XY95). Scoil Ruain has 360 students: 197 boys and 163 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 197 boys, 163 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Tipperary ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 72430H

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Ruain?: Scoil Ruain is a community college (etb) in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 XY95).
How many students go to Scoil Ruain?: Scoil Ruain has 360 students: 197 boys and 163 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Scoil Ruain?: James Williams is the principal of Scoil Ruain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Scoil Ruain a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Ruain takes both boys and girls.
Is Scoil Ruain fee-paying?: No. Scoil Ruain 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 Scoil Ruain?: Scoil Ruain has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.
Does Scoil Ruain teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Ruain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Scoil Ruain have Transition Year?: 80 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 Scoil Ruain a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Ruain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Scoil Ruain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Ruain's roll number, 72430H, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Scoil Ruain?: The closest is Presentation Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Scoil Ruain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil RuainThis school		360	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	No	Yes
Presentation Secondary SchoolThurles	7.8 km	365	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	Yes
Patrician PresentationFethard	11.6 km	289	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	Yes
Ursuline Secondary SchoolThurles	14.9 km	895	Girls	Secondary	Free	No	No
Presentation Secondary SchoolThurles	15.0 km	559	Girls	Secondary	Free	No	No
Cashel Community SchoolCashel	15.1 km	885	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	No
C.B.S. ThurlesThurles	15.3 km	571	Boys	Secondary	Free	No	No

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Killenaule
Thurles
Co Tipperary
E41XY95

Principal: James Williams on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 052 915 6332
Email: [email protected]
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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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