Meán Scoil an Chlochair, St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School or Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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Meán Scoil an ChlochairRemoveSt Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRemoveArdscoil Chiaráin NaofaRemove
TownKilbeggan, Co. WestmeathDublin 8, Co. DublinClara, Co. Offaly
Students740302333
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Thu, 22 OctApplications close, Sun, 25 OctApplications close, Fri, 13 Nov
Boys and girlsMixed (391 boys, 349 girls)Mixed (147 boys, 155 girls)Mixed (180 boys, 153 girls)
EthosCatholicChurch of IrelandMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itMost students take it
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoNoYes
Distance from the first school80.6 km9.1 km
Roll number63221U60660I72530L
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Meán Scoil an ChlochairRead on gov.ie for St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRead on gov.ie for Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa

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