Our Lady's Bower or St Columba's College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Our Lady's BowerRemove | St Columba's CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|
| Town | Athlone, Co. Westmeath | Dublin 16, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 630 | 357 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Wed, 4 Nov | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Girls | Mixed (197 boys, 160 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Church of Ireland |
| Taught through | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | No | No |
| Distance from Our Lady's Bower | 111.2 km | |
| Roll number | 63210P | 60320H |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady's Bower | Read on gov.ie for St Columba's 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.