Presentation Secondary School, Portlaoise College or Coláiste Abhainn Rí?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Presentation Secondary SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Coláiste Abhainn RíRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Thurles, Co. Tipperary | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Callan, Co. Kilkenny |
| Students | 365 | 1,005 | 706 |
| 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 (196 boys, 169 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (423 boys, 283 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 | No |
| Distance from the first school | 52.5 km | 12.8 km | |
| Roll number | 65240L | 71510A | 68425P |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Presentation Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Abhainn Rí |
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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.