Raheen College
Clonmel, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 366 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 132 girls, 234 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- Some pupils taught all subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 72420E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Raheen College is a second‑level secondary school situated on Raheen Road in Clonmel, County Tipperary. It operates as a constituent college of the Central Technical Institute, Clonmel, which itself forms part of the Tipperary Education and Training Board (ETB). As a member of this wider educational network, Raheen College benefits from shared resources and collaborative programmes that enhance the learning experience across academic, technical and vocational streams. The college delivers a broad curriculum that balances traditional academic subjects with practical, skills‑based learning, preparing students for both further education and the modern workplace. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, specialist laboratories for science and technology, and dedicated spaces for art, music and physical education. The school’s integration within the ETB framework also provides access to specialist support services, career guidance and extracurricular activities that foster personal development and community engagement. Raheen College’s strategic location in the heart of Clonmel makes it easily accessible to the local community. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive education, encouraging a supportive environment where pupils can develop confidence, critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning.
Applying to Raheen 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 Raheen 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 Raheen College
How many pupils attend Raheen College?
Raheen College has 366 pupils enrolled, 132 girls and 234 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Raheen College a DEIS school?
Yes. Raheen 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.
Does Raheen College teach through Irish?
Partly. Raheen College teaches some subjects through Irish.