Meán Scoil an Chlochair, St. Mary's C.B.S. or Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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Meán Scoil an ChlochairRemoveSt. Mary's C.B.S.RemoveArdscoil Chiaráin NaofaRemove
TownKilbeggan, Co. WestmeathPortlaoise, Co. LaoisClara, Co. Offaly
Students740851333
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Thu, 22 OctApplications close, Fri, 23 OctApplications close, Fri, 13 Nov
Boys and girlsMixed (391 boys, 349 girls)BoysMixed (180 boys, 153 girls)
EthosCatholicCatholicMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itLooks optionalMost students take it
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoNoYes
Distance from the first school38.0 km9.1 km
Roll number63221U63430G72530L
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Meán Scoil an ChlochairRead on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S.Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa

Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.