St. Mary's C.B.S., Ballinamore Community School or Portlaoise College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Mary's C.B.S.Remove | Ballinamore Community SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim | Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
| Students | 851 | 336 | 1,005 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Open day, Wed, 11 Nov | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (156 boys, 180 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from St. Mary's C.B.S. | 117.3 km | 2.8 km | |
| Roll number | 63430G | 91519H | 71510A |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S. | Read on gov.ie for Ballinamore Community School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College |
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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.