Coláiste na Toirbhirte, Archbishop McHale College or Bandon Grammar School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste na ToirbhirteRemove | Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | Bandon Grammar SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Bandon, Co. Cork | Galway, Co. Galway | Bandon, Co. Cork |
| Students | 456 | 479 | 712 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (31 boys, 425 girls) | Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls) | Mixed (360 boys, 352 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Coláiste na Toirbhirte | 197.2 km | 1.4 km | |
| Roll number | 62061T | 71390Q | 62060R |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste na Toirbhirte | Read on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College | Read on gov.ie for Bandon Grammar 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.