Waterpark College, Portlaoise College or Newtown School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Waterpark CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Newtown SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Waterford, Co. Waterford | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Waterford City, Co. Waterford |
| Students | 621 | 1,005 | 415 |
| 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 | Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (353 boys, 268 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (207 boys, 208 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Quaker |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Waterpark College | 88.0 km | 500 m | |
| Roll number | 64940L | 71510A | 65010R |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Waterpark College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Newtown 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.