St. Mary's Secondary School, Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada or Glenstal Abbey School?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
St. Mary's Secondary SchoolRemoveGairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaRemoveGlenstal Abbey SchoolRemove
TownNewport, Co. TipperaryÁrainn Mhór, Co. DonegalMurroe, Co. Limerick
Students71961203
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)Voluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFreeFee‑paying
Next open night or deadlineNone found yetNone found yetNone found yet
Boys and girlsMixed (371 boys, 348 girls)Mixed (30 boys, 31 girls)Boys
EthosCatholicMulti-denominationalCatholic
Taught throughEnglishEnglish, with an Irish-medium streamEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itMost students take it
Day or boardingDayDayDay and boarding
DEISNoYesNo
Distance from the first school253.4 km5.6 km
Roll number65400H71244F64150F
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St. Mary's Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaRead on gov.ie for Glenstal Abbey School

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