Sligo Grammar School, Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk or Ballinode College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Sligo Grammar SchoolRemove | Mercy Secondary School MounthawkRemove | Ballinode CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Sligo, Co. Sligo | Tralee, Co. Kerry | Sligo, Co. Sligo |
| Students | 475 | 1,322 | 258 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (272 boys, 203 girls) | Mixed (584 boys, 738 girls) | Mixed (181 boys, 77 girls) |
| Ethos | Church of Ireland | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day and boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Sligo Grammar School | 236.9 km | 700 m | |
| Roll number | 65190W | 68070E | 72360M |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Sligo Grammar School | Read on gov.ie for Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk | 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.