St. Geralds College, Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara or Balla Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Geralds CollegeRemove | Scoil Phobail Mhic DaraRemove | Balla Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Carna, Co. Galway | Castlebar, Co. Mayo |
| Students | 688 | 117 | 476 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (58 boys, 59 girls) | Mixed (243 boys, 233 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Inter-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | Irish | 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 St. Geralds College | 68.3 km | 12.5 km | |
| Roll number | 64580H | 91411K | 64500G |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Geralds College | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara | Read on gov.ie for Balla 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.