Mount Mercy College, Desmond College or Bishopstown Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Mount Mercy CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Bishopstown Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Cork, Co. Cork | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Cork, Co. Cork |
| Students | 811 | 539 | 306 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Girls | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (155 boys, 151 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from Mount Mercy College | 72.8 km | 900 m | |
| Roll number | 62661U | 71790J | 91397T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Mount Mercy College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Bishopstown Community 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.