Borrisokane Community College
Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 723 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 374 girls, 349 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72370P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Borrisokane Community College is a second‑level institution that positions itself as a caring and committed community hub. The college offers a comprehensive, student‑centred education that caters for a wide range of abilities and interests, from the Junior Cycle through Transition Year to the Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied programmes. A strong emphasis is placed on personal development, wellbeing and the cultivation of good citizenship, with dedicated initiatives such as mentoring, career guidance, healthy eating programmes and a range of extracurricular activities. The college’s facilities support both academic and personal growth. Modern classrooms and specialised spaces are complemented by digital resources accessed via the VSWare portal and Office 365, while the campus provides areas for sport, arts and social interaction. The ethos of the school stresses respect for diverse beliefs and encourages teamwork among students, staff and parents, fostering an environment where learners can thrive academically and socially.
History
Borrisokane Community College has been at the centre of community life for three‑quarters of a century, providing a high‑quality comprehensive education to generations of local children and young adults.
Applying to Borrisokane Community College
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
View Borrisokane Community College's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Borrisokane Community College. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Borrisokane Community College
How many pupils attend Borrisokane Community College?
Borrisokane Community College has 723 pupils enrolled, 374 girls and 349 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Borrisokane Community College a DEIS school?
No. Borrisokane Community College is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Borrisokane Community College?
Borrisokane Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.