St. Joseph's C.B.S., Kilkenny College or Ballymakenny College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Joseph's C.B.S.Remove | Kilkenny CollegeRemove | Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny | Drogheda, Co. Louth |
| Students | 1,128 | 928 | 998 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (958 boys, 170 girls) | Mixed (478 boys, 450 girls) | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Church of Ireland | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from St. Joseph's C.B.S. | 132.5 km | 1.2 km | |
| Roll number | 63840C | 61570M | 91573N |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Joseph's C.B.S. | Read on gov.ie for Kilkenny College | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny 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.