How many pupils go to St Peter and Paul?

St Peter and Paul has 304 pupils: 304 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Peter and Paul a mixed school?

No. St Peter and Paul is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of St Peter and Paul?

St Peter and Paul has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Peter and Paul teach through Irish?

No. St Peter and Paul teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Peter and Paul a DEIS school?

Yes. St Peter and Paul is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Peter and Paul's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Peter and Paul's roll number, 16729S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Peter and Paul?

The closest is SN Mhuire na nAingeal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Peter and Paul

Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

304 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Peter and Paul is a primary school in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E91 NF43). Orla Tobin is the principal of St Peter and Paul, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 304
Boys and girls: Boys only · 304 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16729S

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Peter and Paul?: St Peter and Paul is a primary school in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E91 NF43).
Who is the principal of St Peter and Paul?: Orla Tobin is the principal of St Peter and Paul, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Peter and Paul?: St Peter and Paul has 304 pupils: 304 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Peter and Paul a mixed school?: No. St Peter and Paul is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St Peter and Paul?: St Peter and Paul has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Peter and Paul teach through Irish?: No. St Peter and Paul teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Peter and Paul a DEIS school?: Yes. St Peter and Paul is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Peter and Paul's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Peter and Paul's roll number, 16729S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Peter and Paul?: The closest is SN Mhuire na nAingeal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Peter and Paul compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Peter and PaulThis school		304	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Mhuire na nAingealMary Street	400 m	407	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
St Marys NSClonmel	900 m	222	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Marys Parochial SchoolClonmel	1.0 km	52	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil Chluain MealaCluain Meala	1.0 km	315	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Oliver Plunketts NSClonmel	1.2 km	334	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolClonmel	1.5 km	266	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Kickham Street
Clonmel
Co. Tipperary
E91NF43

Principal: Orla Tobin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 052 612 1964
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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