Newbridge College, Portlaoise College or Curragh Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Newbridge CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Curragh Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Newbridge, Co. Kildare | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Curragh, Co. Kildare |
| Students | 923 | 1,005 | 288 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (488 boys, 435 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (141 boys, 147 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from Newbridge College | 38.7 km | 5.3 km | |
| Roll number | 61680T | 71510A | 70660O |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Newbridge College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Curragh Community College |
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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.