Scoil Dara, Portlaoise College or Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Scoil DaraRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh NuadRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Kilcock, Co. Kildare | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Maigh Nuad, Co. Kildare |
| Students | 828 | 1,005 | 154 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| 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 (434 boys, 394 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (65 boys, 89 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Scoil Dara | 59.2 km | 5.6 km | |
| Roll number | 61691B | 71510A | 76554W |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Dara | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad |
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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.