Monaghan Collegiate School, Portlaoise College or Coláiste Oiriall?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Monaghan Collegiate SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Coláiste OiriallRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Monaghan, Co. Monaghan | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Muineachán, Co. Monaghan |
| Students | 234 | 1,005 | 402 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (108 boys, 126 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (179 boys, 223 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 136.5 km | 2.4 km | |
| Roll number | 64830E | 71510A | 76091I |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Monaghan Collegiate School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Oiriall |
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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.