Dundalk Grammar School, Portlaoise College or Colaiste Rís?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Dundalk Grammar SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Colaiste RísRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dundalk, Co. Louth | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dún Dealgan, Co. Louth |
| Students | 597 | 1,005 | 616 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (331 boys, 266 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (370 boys, 246 girls) |
| Ethos | Church of Ireland | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day and boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Dundalk Grammar School | 122.6 km | 1.3 km | |
| Roll number | 63920A | 71510A | 63880O |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Dundalk Grammar School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Rís |
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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.