St. Mary's C.B.S., The Kings Hospital or Portlaoise College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
St. Mary's C.B.S.RemoveThe Kings HospitalRemovePortlaoise CollegeRemove
TownPortlaoise, Co. LaoisDublin 20, Co. DublinPortlaoise, Co. Laois
Students8517321,005
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 23 OctNone found yetApplications close, Thu, 22 Oct
Boys and girlsBoysMixed (341 boys, 391 girls)Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls)
EthosCatholicChurch of IrelandMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISNoNoYes
Distance from St. Mary's C.B.S.68.8 km2.8 km
Roll number63430G60272W71510A
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S.Read on gov.ie for The Kings HospitalRead on gov.ie for Portlaoise College

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