Kilkenny College, Desmond College or Coláiste Pobail Osraí?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Kilkenny CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Coláiste Pobail OsraíRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Cill Chainnigh, Co. Kilkenny |
| Students | 928 | 539 | 214 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (478 boys, 450 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (116 boys, 98 girls) |
| Ethos | Church of Ireland | Multi-denominational | Inter-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 and boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Kilkenny College | 124.4 km | 2.1 km | |
| Roll number | 61570M | 71790J | 70641K |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Kilkenny College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Pobail Osraí |
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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.