Loreto High School, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Loreto High SchoolRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | Gaelcholáiste an PhiarsaighRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 14, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dublin 14, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 625 | 506 | 296 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Girls | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Mixed (132 boys, 164 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | Irish |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Loreto High School | 73.6 km | 300 m | |
| Roll number | 60340N | 76474B | 68161H |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Loreto High School | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh |
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Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.