Mercy College, Bandon Grammar School or Ballinode College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Mercy CollegeRemove | Bandon Grammar SchoolRemove | Ballinode CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Sligo, Co. Sligo | Bandon, Co. Cork | Sligo, Co. Sligo |
| Students | 718 | 712 | 258 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (3 boys, 715 girls) | Mixed (360 boys, 352 girls) | Mixed (181 boys, 77 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Church of Ireland | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Mercy College | 282.7 km | 1.4 km | |
| Roll number | 65181V | 62060R | 72360M |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Mercy College | Read on gov.ie for Bandon Grammar School | Read on gov.ie for Ballinode 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.