St. Mary's C.B.S., Desmond College or Mountmellick Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Mary's C.B.S.Remove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Mountmellick Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Mountmellick, Co. Laois |
| Students | 851 | 539 | 742 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (373 boys, 369 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from St. Mary's C.B.S. | 136.5 km | 8.2 km | |
| Roll number | 63430G | 71790J | 91426A |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S. | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Mountmellick Community School |
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Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.