St. Mary's C.B.S., The Kings Hospital or Mountmellick Community School?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
St. Mary's C.B.S.RemoveThe Kings HospitalRemoveMountmellick Community SchoolRemove
TownPortlaoise, Co. LaoisDublin 20, Co. DublinMountmellick, Co. Laois
Students851732742
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity school
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 23 OctNone found yetNone found yet
Boys and girlsBoysMixed (341 boys, 391 girls)Mixed (373 boys, 369 girls)
EthosCatholicChurch of IrelandInter-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itMost students take it
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISNoNoYes
Distance from St. Mary's C.B.S.68.8 km8.2 km
Roll number63430G60272W91426A
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S.Read on gov.ie for The Kings HospitalRead on gov.ie for Mountmellick Community School

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