Scoil Mhuire & Íde, St Columba's Comprehensive School or Desmond College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Scoil Mhuire & ÍdeRemove | St Columba's Comprehensive SchoolRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Glenties, Co. Donegal | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 754 | 400 | 539 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Comprehensive school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (382 boys, 372 girls) | Mixed (202 boys, 198 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from Scoil Mhuire & Íde | 266.9 km | 1.2 km | |
| Roll number | 64170L | 81010J | 71790J |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Mhuire & Íde | Read on gov.ie for St Columba's Comprehensive School | Read on gov.ie for Desmond 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.