St. Mary's C.B.S., Meánscoil San Nioclás or Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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St. Mary's C.B.S.RemoveMeánscoil San NioclásRemoveDunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove
TownPortlaoise, Co. LaoisDún Garbhán, Co. WaterfordPortlaoise, Co. Laois
Students851159506
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)Community college (ETB)
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 23 OctNone found yetApplications close, Fri, 23 Oct
Boys and girlsBoysMixed (77 boys, 82 girls)Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls)
EthosCatholicInter-denominationalMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishIrishEnglish, with an Irish-medium stream
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoYesNo
Distance from St. Mary's C.B.S.113.3 km2.1 km
Roll number63430G76066J76474B
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S.Read on gov.ie for Meánscoil San NioclásRead on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)

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