St. Alibe's School
Tipperary Town, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 704 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 348 girls, 356 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72480W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Ailbe’s School, situated on Rosanna Road in Tipperary Town, offers a comprehensive Irish primary and secondary education that blends strong academic rigour with a vibrant pastoral ethos. The school’s mission is to provide a high‑quality learning environment that meets the genuine needs of young people, fostering trust and confidence among pupils, parents and staff. Emphasis is placed on developing the whole child – academically, morally, socially and vocationally – with programmes designed to help each student reach their full potential and build self‑esteem and resilience. The curriculum has expanded considerably, now offering a wide range of Junior and Senior Cycle subjects alongside the Transition Year and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP). Extra‑curricular provision is extensive, featuring music productions, international trips, and a robust sporting calendar. Modern digital tools such as VSWare, Exam Revision, Office 365, Way2Pay and a dedicated Moodle platform support both teaching and learning, while the school’s facilities accommodate a variety of academic and recreational activities.
Applying to St. Alibe's School
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 St. Alibe's School. 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 St. Alibe's School
How many pupils attend St. Alibe's School?
St. Alibe's School has 704 pupils enrolled, 348 girls and 356 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St. Alibe's School a DEIS school?
Yes. St. Alibe's School 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 St. Alibe's School?
St. Alibe's School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.