Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-32539) pertaining to the Virco Mfg. Corporation 1997 Stock Incentive Plan,

(2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-51717) pertaining to the Virco Mfg. Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan,

(3) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-74832) pertaining to the Virco Mfg. Corporation 401(K) Savings Plan,

(4) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-143874) pertaining to the Virco Mfg. Corporation 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, and

(5) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-175638) pertaining to the Virco Mfg. Corporation 2011 Stock Incentive Plan;

of our report dated April 22, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Virco Mfg. Corporation included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended January 31, 2013.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Los Angeles, California

April 22, 2013