How many pupils go to Presentation Primary School?

Presentation Primary School has 247 pupils: 71 boys and 176 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Presentation Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Presentation Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Presentation Primary School?

Presentation Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Presentation Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Presentation Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Presentation Primary School a DEIS school?

No. Presentation Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Presentation Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Presentation Primary School's roll number, 19874T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Presentation Primary School?

The closest is Scoil Angela. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Presentation Primary School

Thurles, Co. Tipperary

247 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Presentation Primary School is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 V967). Kieran Healy is the principal of Presentation Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 247
Boys and girls: Mixed · 71 boys, 176 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19874T

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 Presentation Primary School?: Presentation Primary School is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 V967).
Who is the principal of Presentation Primary School?: Kieran Healy is the principal of Presentation Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Presentation Primary School?: Presentation Primary School has 247 pupils: 71 boys and 176 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Presentation Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Presentation Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Presentation Primary School?: Presentation Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Presentation Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Presentation Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Presentation Primary School a DEIS school?: No. Presentation Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Presentation Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Presentation Primary School's roll number, 19874T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Presentation Primary School?: The closest is Scoil Angela. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Presentation Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Presentation Primary SchoolThis school		247	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil AngelaThurles	300 m	219	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil AilbheThurles	700 m	189	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Durlas EileDurlas	1.1 km	194	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN LeamhachThurles	3.8 km	117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Rath EilteThurles	4.8 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh PeadarThurles	5.8 km	138	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cathedral Street
Thurles
Co. Tipperary
E41V967

Principal: Kieran Healy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0504 22331
Email: [email protected]
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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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