Newport College
Newport, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 407 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 183 girls, 224 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72450N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Newport College is a co‑educational secondary school in Newport, County Tipperary, offering both Junior and Senior Cycle programmes under the auspices of the Tipperary Education & Training Board. The college’s ethos centres on the belief that “every child matters”, delivering a holistic education that balances high academic expectations with a broad co‑ and extra‑curricular programme. Students are encouraged to develop respect for themselves, others and the environment while embracing individuality, honesty and a critically conscious mindset about their role in society. The school provides modern learning resources, including the VSWare platform, a dedicated school app, Office 365 for collaborative work and the Way2Pay system for payments. A strong pastoral care team supports students through transitions from primary to secondary education and addresses any personal concerns. Facilities support a wide range of activities, from academic pursuits to cultural events such as school productions, reflecting the college’s commitment to nurturing well‑rounded individuals.
History
Newport College was founded in 1954 and has since built a long and proud history of providing an inclusive, co‑educational secondary education. Operating under the Tipperary Education & Training Board, the college has continually expanded its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, maintaining a focus on holistic development and smooth transitions for students moving from primary to secondary level.
Applying to Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport College
How many pupils attend Newport College?
Newport College has 407 pupils enrolled, 183 girls and 224 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Newport College a DEIS school?
Yes. Newport College 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 Newport College?
Newport College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.