Patrician Presentation, Desmond College or Scoil Ruain?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Patrician PresentationRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Scoil RuainRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Fethard, Co. Tipperary | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Thurles, Co. Tipperary |
| Students | 289 | 539 | 360 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (162 boys, 127 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (197 boys, 163 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| 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 | Yes |
| Distance from Patrician Presentation | 91.8 km | 11.6 km | |
| Roll number | 65350S | 71790J | 72430H |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Patrician Presentation | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Ruain |
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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.