St. Joseph's C.B.S., Archbishop McHale College or Drogheda Grammar School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Joseph's C.B.S.Remove | Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | Drogheda Grammar SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Galway, Co. Galway | Drogheda, Co. Louth |
| Students | 1,128 | 479 | 557 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (958 boys, 170 girls) | Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls) | Mixed (335 boys, 222 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Quaker |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from St. Joseph's C.B.S. | 167.7 km | 1.9 km | |
| Roll number | 63840C | 71390Q | 63870L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Joseph's C.B.S. | Read on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College | Read on gov.ie for Drogheda Grammar 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.