Calasanctius College, Balla Secondary School or Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Calasanctius CollegeRemove | Balla Secondary SchoolRemove | Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Oranmore, Co. Galway | Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Galway, Co. Galway |
| Students | 906 | 476 | 710 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (498 boys, 408 girls) | Mixed (243 boys, 233 girls) | Mixed (366 boys, 344 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Calasanctius College | 61.5 km | 3.8 km | |
| Roll number | 63100I | 64500G | 76096S |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Calasanctius College | Read on gov.ie for Balla Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin 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.