St. Mary's C.B.S., Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig or Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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St. Mary's C.B.S.RemoveLe Cheile Secondary School BallincolligRemoveDunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove
TownPortlaoise, Co. LaoisBallincollig, Co. CorkPortlaoise, Co. Laois
Students851254506
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 (133 boys, 121 girls)Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls)
EthosCatholicCatholicMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish, with an Irish-medium stream
Transition YearLooks optionalLooks optionalLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoNoNo
Distance from St. Mary's C.B.S.157.2 km2.1 km
Roll number63430G68385G76474B
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S.Read on gov.ie for Le Cheile Secondary School BallincolligRead on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)

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