Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph, Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk or Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Meanscoil Naomh IosephRemove | Mercy Secondary School MounthawkRemove | Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Castleisland, Co. Kerry | Tralee, Co. Kerry | Trá Lí, Co. Kerry |
| Students | 211 | 1,322 | 312 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications open, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Girls | Mixed (584 boys, 738 girls) | Mixed (126 boys, 186 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | 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 Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph | 18.8 km | 16.1 km | |
| Roll number | 61260U | 68070E | 70560K |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph | Read on gov.ie for Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí |
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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.