Scoil Muire Agus Padraig, Portlaoise College or St Joseph's Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Scoil Muire Agus PadraigRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | St Joseph's Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Swinford, Co. Mayo | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Foxford, Co. Mayo |
| Students | 394 | 1,005 | 482 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Open night, Wed, 21 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (205 boys, 189 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (248 boys, 234 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 148.2 km | 11.3 km | |
| Roll number | 64690O | 71510A | 64640W |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Muire Agus Padraig | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for St Joseph's 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.