Loreto College, Desmond College or Wilson's Hospital School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Loreto CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Wilson's Hospital SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Westmeath, Co. Westmeath | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Multyfarnham, Co. Westmeath |
| Students | 825 | 539 | 453 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Girls | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (205 boys, 248 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Loreto College | 165.4 km | 10.3 km | |
| Roll number | 63290Q | 71790J | 63300Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Loreto College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Wilson's Hospital School |
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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.