St Mary's Secondary School, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Colaiste Ghobnatan?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
St Mary's Secondary SchoolRemoveDunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)RemoveColaiste GhobnatanRemove
TownMacroom, Co. CorkPortlaoise, Co. LaoisMachromtha, Co. Cork
Students431506212
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)Community college (ETB)
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 23 OctApplications close, Fri, 23 OctApplications close, Thu, 22 Oct
Boys and girlsGirlsMixed (258 boys, 248 girls)Mixed (105 boys, 107 girls)
EthosCatholicMulti-denominationalInter-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglish, with an Irish-medium streamIrish
Transition YearMost students take itLooks optionalLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoNoNo
Distance from the first school168.9 km14.1 km
Roll number62320R76474B70920O
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St Mary's Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Read 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.