Who is the principal of Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré?

Jack Flynn is the principal of Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré a mixed school?

Yes. Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré takes both boys and girls.

Is Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré fee-paying?

No. Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré 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 Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré?

Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.

Does Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré teach through Irish?

No. Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré a DEIS school?

Yes. Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré's roll number, 76069P, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré?

The closest is Cistercian College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré

Roscrea, Co. Tipperary

594 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

594 students: 300 girls and 294 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 87
2nd year: 104
3rd year: 107
TY: 68
5th year: 135
6th year: 93

Transition Year: 68 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (107). 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

Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré is a community college (etb) in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E53 V449). Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré has 594 students: 294 boys and 300 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 294 boys, 300 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Tipperary ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 76069P

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré?: Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré is a community college (etb) in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E53 V449).
How many students go to Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré?: Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré has 594 students: 294 boys and 300 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré?: Jack Flynn is the principal of Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré a mixed school?: Yes. Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré takes both boys and girls.
Is Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré fee-paying?: No. Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré 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 Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré?: Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.
Does Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré teach through Irish?: No. Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré have Transition Year?: 68 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (107). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré a DEIS school?: Yes. Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré's roll number, 76069P, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré?: The closest is Cistercian College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Colaiste Phobáil Ros CréThis school		594	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Cistercian CollegeRoscrea	4.4 km	255	Boys	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
Our Ladys Secondary SchoolTemplemore	17.7 km	646	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Open day, Sat, 7 Nov	No	No
St Fergal's CollegeRathdowney	18.1 km	383	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 18 Dec	No	No
St.Brendan's Community SchoolBirr	18.8 km	875	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Mountrath Community SchoolMountrath	21.1 km	789	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Borrisokane Community CollegeBorrisokane	22.6 km	723	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 5 Nov	No	No

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Contact

Corville Road
Roscrea
Co Tipperary
E53V449

Principal: Jack Flynn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0505 23939
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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