Newport College
Newport, Co. Tipperary
407 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Sunday, 25 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Monday, 9 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Monday, 23 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
407 students: 183 girls and 224 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 85
- 2nd year
- 80
- 3rd year
- 70
- TY
- 69
- 5th year
- 63
- 6th year
- 40
Transition Year: 69 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
Newport College is a community college (etb) in Newport, Co. Tipperary (Eircode V94 A3W4). Newport College has 407 students: 224 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 224 boys, 183 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
- 72450N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Newport College?
- Newport College is a community college (etb) in Newport, Co. Tipperary (Eircode V94 A3W4).
- How many students go to Newport College?
- Newport College has 407 students: 224 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Newport College?
- Donal Madden is the principal of Newport College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Newport College a mixed school?
- Yes. Newport College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Newport College fee-paying?
- No. Newport 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 Newport College?
- Newport College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.
- Does Newport College teach through Irish?
- No. Newport College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Newport College have Transition Year?
- 69 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 Newport College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Newport College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Newport College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Newport College's roll number, 72450N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Newport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport CollegeThis school | 407 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct | No | Yes | |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolNewport | 700 m | 719 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Glenstal Abbey SchoolMurroe | 6.1 km | 203 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St Anne's Community CollegeKillaloe | 10.0 km | 731 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Castletroy CollegeCastletroy | 10.7 km | 1,360 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
| Limerick Educate Together Secondary SchoolLimerick | 13.3 km | 811 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Munchin's CollegeLimerick | 14.5 km | 682 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Accept by, Wed, 3 Feb | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Black RoadNewport
Co. Tipperary
V94A3W4
- Principal: Donal Madden on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 378 262
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.newportcollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- S N na mBuachailli400 m
- Convent of Mercy500 m
- Birdhill NS4.1 km
- Castleconnell NS6.0 km
- S N Baile na hInse6.1 km
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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Newport College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar