Nenagh College
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
345 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
345 students: 198 girls and 147 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 45
- 2nd year
- 57
- 3rd year
- 62
- TY
- 60
- 5th year
- 59
- 6th year
- 62
Transition Year: 60 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
Nenagh College is a community college (etb) in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 VF51). Nenagh College has 345 students: 147 boys and 198 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 147 boys, 198 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Tipperary ETB
- Language
- Some subjects through Irish for some students
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 72440K
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Nenagh College?
- Nenagh College is a community college (etb) in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 VF51).
- How many students go to Nenagh College?
- Nenagh College has 345 students: 147 boys and 198 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Nenagh College?
- Damien Kennedy is the principal of Nenagh College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Nenagh College a mixed school?
- Yes. Nenagh College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Nenagh College fee-paying?
- No. Nenagh 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 Nenagh College?
- Nenagh College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.
- Does Nenagh College teach through Irish?
- No. Nenagh College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Nenagh College have Transition Year?
- 60 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 Nenagh College a DEIS school?
- No. Nenagh College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Nenagh College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Nenagh College's roll number, 72440K, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Nenagh College?
- The closest is St Mary's Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nenagh CollegeThis school | 345 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolNenagh | 600 m | 577 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 27 Nov | No | No |
| St. Joseph's CBS NenaghNenagh | 700 m | 715 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 12 Nov | No | No |
| Borrisokane Community CollegeBorrisokane | 15.7 km | 723 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
| St Anne's Community CollegeKillaloe | 17.7 km | 731 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Josephs CollegeThurles | 21.1 km | 373 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Newport CollegeNewport | 22.1 km | 407 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
Dromin RoadNenagh
Co Tipperary
E45VF51
- Principal: Damien Kennedy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 067 31525
- 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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Nenagh College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar