Bandon Grammar School, Portlaoise College or Sacred Heart Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Bandon Grammar SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Bandon, Co. Cork | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Clonakilty, Co. Cork |
| Students | 712 | 1,005 | 568 |
| 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, Thu, 22 Oct | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (360 boys, 352 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Church of Ireland | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| 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 Bandon Grammar School | 174.7 km | 14.9 km | |
| Roll number | 62060R | 71510A | 62170B |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Bandon Grammar School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Sacred Heart Secondary School |
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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.