Cistercian College, Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) or St.Brendan's Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Cistercian CollegeRemove | Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | St.Brendan's Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Roscrea, Co. Tipperary | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick | Birr, Co. Offaly |
| Students | 255 | 537 | 875 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community school |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) | Mixed (414 boys, 461 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Inter-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Cistercian College | 87.9 km | 16.4 km | |
| Roll number | 65410K | 76061W | 91491L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Cistercian College | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) | Read on gov.ie for St.Brendan's Community 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.