Our Lady's Bower, Blackrock College or Athlone Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Our Lady's BowerRemove | Blackrock CollegeRemove | Athlone Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Athlone, Co. Westmeath | Rock Road, Co. Dublin | Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Students | 630 | 1,041 | 1,117 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Wed, 4 Nov | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Girls | Boys | Mixed (594 boys, 523 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Our Lady's Bower | 115.8 km | 300 m | |
| Roll number | 63210P | 60030V | 71410T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady's Bower | Read on gov.ie for Blackrock College | Read on gov.ie for Athlone Community 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.