Scoil Mhuire & Íde, Heywood Community School or Desmond College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Scoil Mhuire & ÍdeRemove | Heywood Community SchoolRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 754 | 749 | 539 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Offers by, Fri, 6 Nov | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (382 boys, 372 girls) | Mixed (380 boys, 369 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 | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Scoil Mhuire & Íde | 128.6 km | 1.2 km | |
| Roll number | 64170L | 91427C | 71790J |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Mhuire & Íde | Read on gov.ie for Heywood Community 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.