Bandon Grammar School, Archbishop McHale College or Coláiste na Toirbhirte?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Bandon Grammar SchoolRemove | Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | Coláiste na ToirbhirteRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Bandon, Co. Cork | Galway, Co. Galway | Bandon, Co. Cork |
| Students | 712 | 479 | 456 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (360 boys, 352 girls) | Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls) | Mixed (31 boys, 425 girls) |
| Ethos | Church of Ireland | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day and boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Bandon Grammar School | 197.9 km | 1.4 km | |
| Roll number | 62060R | 71390Q | 62061T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Bandon Grammar School | Read on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste na Toirbhirte |
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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.