Ursuline College Blackrock, Portlaoise College or Ashton School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ursuline College BlackrockRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Ashton SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Cork, Co. Cork | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Cork, Co. Cork |
| Students | 352 | 1,005 | 539 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Comprehensive school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Accept by, Fri, 6 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Girls | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (261 boys, 278 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 |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 147.3 km | 2.5 km | |
| Roll number | 62650P | 71510A | 81008W |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ursuline College Blackrock | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Ashton 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.