Tankerstown NS

Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary

83 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Tankerstown NS is a primary school in Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E34 AP68). Nóirín Ní Mhaoldhomhnaigh is the principal of Tankerstown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
83
Boys and girls
Mixed · 47 boys, 36 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19305D

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 Tankerstown NS?
Tankerstown NS is a primary school in Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E34 AP68).
Who is the principal of Tankerstown NS?
Nóirín Ní Mhaoldhomhnaigh is the principal of Tankerstown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Tankerstown NS?
Tankerstown NS has 83 pupils: 47 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Tankerstown NS a mixed school?
Yes. Tankerstown NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Tankerstown NS?
Tankerstown NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Tankerstown NS teach through Irish?
No. Tankerstown NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Tankerstown NS a DEIS school?
No. Tankerstown NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Tankerstown NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tankerstown NS's roll number, 19305D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Tankerstown NS?
The closest is Ballydrehid NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 3 schools in Tipperary Town · Every school in Co. Tipperary

Closest schools

Tankerstown NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Tankerstown NSThis school 83 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballydrehid NSCahir 3.4 km 13 Mixed Catholic No No
Bansha NSBansha 4.8 km 75 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Thomastown NSGolden 8.3 km 112 Mixed Catholic No No
New Inn B NSCashel 9.0 km 48 Boys Catholic No No
SN an GhabhailinCashel 9.2 km 85 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Mhuire Gan SmálNew Inn 9.2 km 111 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Tankerstown
Bansha
Tipperary Town
E34AP68

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 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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