Villiers Secondary School, Portlaoise College or Ardscoil Ris?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Villiers Secondary SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Ardscoil RisRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Limerick, Co. Limerick | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Limerick, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 508 | 1,005 | 728 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (222 boys, 286 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Church of Ireland | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| 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 | No |
| Distance from the first school | 99.5 km | 1.2 km | |
| Roll number | 64310B | 71510A | 64201T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Villiers Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Ris |
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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.