Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré
Roscrea, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 594 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 300 girls, 294 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76069P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Coláiste Phobal Ros Cré is a co‑educational secondary college serving the Roscrea area and the surrounding counties of Tipperary, Laois and Offaly. The college delivers a holistic education in a caring, community‑focused environment, encouraging every pupil to reach their full potential. A broad curriculum is offered at Junior Cycle, Leaving Certificate and Transition Year, providing a wide range of subject choices that open up diverse third‑level and career pathways. The college benefits from modern, well‑maintained facilities, including supervised evening study areas and safe, pleasant working spaces. Strong discipline and a supportive ethos underpin the learning experience, while the school’s partnership with the local community enhances extracurricular and sporting opportunities. These features combine to create an environment where academic achievement and personal development are equally prioritised.
History
Coláiste Phobal Ros Cré was formed in 1999 through the amalgamation of three historic institutions: the Sacred Heart Convent (established by Mother Madeleine Sophie Barat, with a presence in Roscrea since 1823, boarding closed in 1976 and a 150th anniversary celebrated in 1992), Roscrea Vocational School (originating at Damer House in 1931, moving to a new building on Corville Road in 1956 and expanding in 1984 to accommodate over 600 day pupils and extensive night classes), and the Christian Brothers School (opened in 1961 with 29 boys, later achieving national top‑rankings in Leaving Certificate subjects and notable sporting success). The merged college is governed by a Board of Management under the Tipperary Education and Training Board, continuing the legacy of its predecessor schools into the 21st century.
Applying to Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré
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 Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré. 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 Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré
How many pupils attend Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré?
Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré has 594 pupils enrolled, 300 girls and 294 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré a DEIS school?
Yes. Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré?
Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.