Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School, Desmond College or Waterpark College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Our Lady of Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Waterpark CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Waterford, Co. Waterford | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Waterford, Co. Waterford |
| Students | 479 | 539 | 621 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Girls | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (353 boys, 268 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 132.8 km | 1.7 km | |
| Roll number | 64971W | 71790J | 64940L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Waterpark 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.