St. Mary's C.B.S., Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa or Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Mary's C.B.S.Remove | Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Clara, Co. Offaly | Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
| Students | 851 | 333 | 506 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (180 boys, 153 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from St. Mary's C.B.S. | 39.3 km | 2.1 km | |
| Roll number | 63430G | 72530L | 76474B |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S. | Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) |
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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.