Monaghan Collegiate School, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Beech Hill College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Monaghan Collegiate SchoolRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | Beech Hill CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Monaghan, Co. Monaghan | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Monaghan, Co. Monaghan |
| Students | 234 | 506 | 897 |
| 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, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (108 boys, 126 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Mixed (469 boys, 428 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 136.4 km | 1.6 km | |
| Roll number | 64830E | 76474B | 72210Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Monaghan Collegiate School | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for Beech Hill 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.