Summerhill College, Portlaoise College or Mercy College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Summerhill CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Mercy CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Sligo, Co. Sligo | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Sligo, Co. Sligo |
| Students | 1,155 | 1,005 | 718 |
| 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 | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (1,134 boys, 21 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (3 boys, 715 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Summerhill College | 157.1 km | 800 m | |
| Roll number | 65170Q | 71510A | 65181V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Summerhill College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Mercy 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.