Meán Scoil an Chlochair, Portlaoise College or Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Meán Scoil an ChlochairRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Clara, Co. Offaly |
| Students | 740 | 1,005 | 333 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (391 boys, 349 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (180 boys, 153 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 38.7 km | 9.1 km | |
| Roll number | 63221U | 71510A | 72530L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Meán Scoil an Chlochair | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa |
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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.