Tullow Community School
Tullow, Co. Carlow
901 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
901 students: 447 girls and 454 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 158
- 2nd year
- 178
- 3rd year
- 169
- TY
- 102
- 5th year
- 147
- 6th year
- 147
Transition Year: 102 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (169). 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
Tullow Community School is a community school in Tullow, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 DT20). Tullow Community School has 901 students: 454 boys and 447 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 454 boys, 447 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Kilkenny & Carlow ETB Patrician Brothers
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91356F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Tullow Community School?
- Tullow Community School is a community school in Tullow, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 DT20).
- How many students go to Tullow Community School?
- Tullow Community School has 901 students: 454 boys and 447 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Tullow Community School?
- Paul Thornton is the principal of Tullow Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Tullow Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Tullow Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Tullow Community School fee-paying?
- No. Tullow Community School 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 Tullow Community School?
- Tullow Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB Patrician Brothers.
- Does Tullow Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Tullow Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Tullow Community School have Transition Year?
- 102 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (169). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Tullow Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Tullow Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Tullow Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tullow Community School's roll number, 91356F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Tullow Community School?
- The closest is Presentation College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tullow Community SchoolThis school | 901 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Presentation CollegeCarlow | 12.6 km | 801 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste CheatharlachCeatharlach | 12.7 km | 342 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St Mary's Academy CBSCarlow | 13.7 km | 367 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste EoinHacketstown | 13.9 km | 358 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Leo's CollegeCarlow | 13.9 km | 842 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Colaiste LorcainCastledermot | 14.1 km | 334 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
The MullawnTullow
Co. Carlow
R93DT20
- Principal: Paul Thornton on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 059 915 1473
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Muire Lourdes200 m
- SN Phadraig Naofa400 m
- St Columbas NS500 m
- Rathoe NS4.7 km
- Scoil Muire Gan Smal5.1 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 Tullow Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar