Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed
Thurles, Co. Tipperary
601 studentsMixedIrish-medium streamDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
601 students: 183 girls and 418 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 109
- 2nd year
- 87
- 3rd year
- 121
- TY
- 89
- 5th year
- 108
- 6th year
- 87
Transition Year: 89 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (121). 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
Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed is a community college (etb) in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 W678). Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed has 601 students: 418 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 418 boys, 183 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
- 72490C
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed?
- Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed is a community college (etb) in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 W678).
- How many students go to Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed?
- Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed has 601 students: 418 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed?
- Denis Quinn is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed 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 Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed?
- Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.
- Does Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed teach through Irish?
- Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed has an Irish-medium stream, where some students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed have Transition Year?
- 89 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (121). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed's roll number, 72490C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed?
- The closest is C.B.S. Thurles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Mhuire Co-EdThis school | 601 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes | |
| C.B.S. ThurlesThurles | 800 m | 571 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ursuline Secondary SchoolThurles | 1.2 km | 895 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolThurles | 1.3 km | 559 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Josephs CollegeThurles | 11.6 km | 373 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Our Ladys Secondary SchoolTemplemore | 12.5 km | 646 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open day, Sat, 7 Nov | No | No |
| Scoil RuainThurles | 16.0 km | 360 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
CastlemeadowsThurles
Co Tipperary
E41W678
- Principal: Denis Quinn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 0504 21734
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Durlas Eile600 m
- Scoil Ailbhe600 m
- Scoil Angela1.0 km
- Presentation Primary School1.3 km
- SN Leamhach2.9 km
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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