Tullamore College
Tullamore, Co. Offaly
742 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
742 students: 420 girls and 322 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 130
- 2nd year
- 123
- 3rd year
- 132
- TY
- 84
- 5th year
- 139
- 6th year
- 134
Transition Year: 84 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (132). 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
Tullamore College is a community college (etb) in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 XC66). Tullamore College has 742 students: 322 boys and 420 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 322 boys, 420 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Laois & Offaly ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 72560U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Tullamore College?
- Tullamore College is a community college (etb) in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 XC66).
- How many students go to Tullamore College?
- Tullamore College has 742 students: 322 boys and 420 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Tullamore College?
- Edward Mcevoy is the principal of Tullamore College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Tullamore College a mixed school?
- Yes. Tullamore College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Tullamore College fee-paying?
- No. Tullamore 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 Tullamore College?
- Tullamore College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Laois & Offaly ETB.
- Does Tullamore College teach through Irish?
- No. Tullamore College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Tullamore College have Transition Year?
- 84 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (132). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Tullamore College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Tullamore College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Tullamore College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tullamore College's roll number, 72560U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Tullamore College?
- The closest is Sacred Heart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tullamore CollegeThis school | 742 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolTullamore | 100 m | 571 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste ChoilmTulach Mhor | 600 m | 699 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Killina Presentation Secondary SchoolTullamore | 7.4 km | 759 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Meán Scoil an ChlochairKilbeggan | 10.2 km | 740 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaClara | 11.1 km | 333 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | Yes |
| Clonaslee CollegeClonaslee | 14.6 km | 236 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
RiversideTullamore
Co. Offaly
R35XC66
- Principal: Edward Mcevoy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 057 932 1677
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Naomh Philomena300 m
- Charleville NS400 m
- St. Joseph's N.S.900 m
- Arden Boys NS900 m
- Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada1.0 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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Tullamore College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar