Glenstal Abbey School, Portlaoise College or Newport College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Glenstal Abbey SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Newport CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Murroe, Co. Limerick | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Newport, Co. Tipperary |
| Students | 203 | 1,005 | 407 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (224 boys, 183 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day and boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from Glenstal Abbey School | 83.4 km | 6.1 km | |
| Roll number | 64150F | 71510A | 72450N |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Glenstal Abbey School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Newport 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.