Balla Secondary School, Desmond College or Mount St Michael?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Balla Secondary SchoolRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Mount St MichaelRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Claremorris, Co. Mayo |
| Students | 476 | 539 | 404 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (243 boys, 233 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| 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 |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Balla Secondary School | 150.5 km | 12.2 km | |
| Roll number | 64500G | 71790J | 64620Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Balla Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Mount St Michael |
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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.