Rice College, Portlaoise College or St. Geralds College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Rice CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | St. Geralds CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Westport, Co. Mayo | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Castlebar, Co. Mayo |
| Students | 615 | 1,005 | 688 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (548 boys, 67 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | 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 Rice College | 169.0 km | 14.8 km | |
| Roll number | 64700O | 71510A | 64580H |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Rice College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for St. Geralds College |
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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.