Presentation College, Ballymakenny College or St Mary's Academy CBS?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Presentation CollegeRemove | Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | St Mary's Academy CBSRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Carlow, Co. Carlow | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Carlow, Co. Carlow |
| Students | 801 | 998 | 367 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (416 boys, 385 girls) | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Presentation College | 106.4 km | 1.1 km | |
| Roll number | 61141M | 91573N | 61120E |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Presentation College | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for St Mary's Academy CBS |
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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.