Presentation College, Newtown School or Archbishop McHale College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Presentation CollegeRemove | Newtown SchoolRemove | Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Headford, Co. Galway | Waterford City, Co. Waterford | Galway, Co. Galway |
| Students | 857 | 415 | 479 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Mon, 16 Nov | Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (458 boys, 399 girls) | Mixed (207 boys, 208 girls) | Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Quaker | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Presentation College | 191.3 km | 18.2 km | |
| Roll number | 63040Q | 65010R | 71390Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Presentation College | Read on gov.ie for Newtown School | Read on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College |
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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.