St. Mary's C.B.S., Mount St Michael or Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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St. Mary's C.B.S.RemoveMount St MichaelRemoveDunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove
TownPortlaoise, Co. LaoisRosscarbery, Co. CorkPortlaoise, Co. Laois
Students851403506
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 23 OctApplications close, Thu, 22 OctApplications close, Fri, 23 Oct
Boys and girlsBoysMixed (203 boys, 200 girls)Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls)
EthosCatholicCatholicMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish, with an Irish-medium stream
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoNoNo
Distance from St. Mary's C.B.S.202.0 km2.1 km
Roll number63430G62470N76474B
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S.Read on gov.ie for Mount St MichaelRead on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)

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