Nenagh College
Nenagh, Tipperary
Key facts
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 345 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 198 girls, 147 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- Some pupils taught some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 72440K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Nenagh College is a state‑funded, co‑educational post‑primary school situated on Dromin Road in Nenagh, County Tipperary. Operating under the patronage of the Tipperary Education and Training Board, the college embraces a multi‑denominational ethos centred on the core values of care, equality, excellence, community and respect. These values are woven into both the formal curriculum and the wider school life, guiding relationships between students, parents and staff and informing all school policies. The college provides a broad academic programme that includes the Leaving Certificate, a range of Post‑Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses and a variety of extracurricular activities such as VEX robotics, cross‑country running and apprenticeship pathways. Modern learning resources are supported through platforms like VSWare, an IT/Books help desk, Office 365 and the Way2Pay payment system, ensuring that students have access to contemporary digital tools. The school also maintains active pastoral and student support services, fostering a supportive environment that promotes personal development alongside academic achievement.
Applying to Nenagh 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Nenagh College. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- 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 Nenagh College
How many pupils attend Nenagh College?
Nenagh College has 345 pupils enrolled, 198 girls and 147 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Nenagh College a DEIS school?
No. Nenagh 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.
Does Nenagh College teach through Irish?
Partly. Nenagh College teaches some subjects through Irish.