St Mary's Secondary School, Newtown School or Colaiste Ghobnatan?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
St Mary's Secondary SchoolRemoveNewtown SchoolRemoveColaiste GhobnatanRemove
TownMacroom, Co. CorkWaterford City, Co. WaterfordMachromtha, Co. Cork
Students431415212
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 23 OctApplications close, Tue, 3 NovApplications close, Thu, 22 Oct
Boys and girlsGirlsMixed (207 boys, 208 girls)Mixed (105 boys, 107 girls)
EthosCatholicQuakerInter-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishIrish
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISNoNoNo
Distance from the first school132.8 km14.1 km
Roll number62320R65010R70920O
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St Mary's Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for Newtown SchoolRead on gov.ie for Colaiste Ghobnatan

Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.