Marist College, Desmond College or Coláiste Chiaráin?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Marist CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Coláiste ChiaráinRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Athlone, Co. Westmeath | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Athlone, Co. Roscommon |
| Students | 610 | 539 | 1,040 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | None found yet | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (540 boys, 500 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Marist College | 131.7 km | 4.4 km | |
| Roll number | 63190M | 71790J | 68325L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Marist College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Chiaráin |
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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.