Ardscoil Ris, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Villiers Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ardscoil RisRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | Villiers Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Limerick, Co. Limerick | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Limerick, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 728 | 506 | 508 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Mixed (222 boys, 286 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Ardscoil Ris | 99.2 km | 1.2 km | |
| Roll number | 64201T | 76474B | 64310B |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Ris | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for Villiers Secondary 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.