St. Mary's C.B.S., Drogheda Grammar School or Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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St. Mary's C.B.S.RemoveDrogheda Grammar SchoolRemoveDunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove
TownPortlaoise, Co. LaoisDrogheda, Co. LouthPortlaoise, Co. Laois
Students851557506
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 23 OctApplications close, Fri, 23 OctApplications close, Fri, 23 Oct
Boys and girlsBoysMixed (335 boys, 222 girls)Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls)
EthosCatholicQuakerMulti-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.98.7 km2.1 km
Roll number63430G63870L76474B
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S.Read on gov.ie for Drogheda Grammar SchoolRead on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)

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