Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School, Portlaoise College or Presentation Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Our Lady of Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Presentation Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Waterford, Co. Waterford | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Waterford, Co. Waterford |
| Students | 479 | 1,005 | 458 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Girls | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 87.2 km | 900 m | |
| Roll number | 64971W | 71510A | 64970U |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Presentation 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.