St. Mary's Secondary School, Desmond College or Glenstal Abbey School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Glenstal Abbey SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Newport, Co. Tipperary | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Murroe, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 719 | 539 | 203 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (371 boys, 348 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| 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 and boarding |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 51.7 km | 5.6 km | |
| Roll number | 65400H | 71790J | 64150F |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Mary's Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Glenstal Abbey School |
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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.