The Abbey School, Kilkenny College or Rockwell College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| The Abbey SchoolRemove | Kilkenny CollegeRemove | Rockwell CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary | Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny | Cashel, Co. Tipperary |
| Students | 354 | 928 | 455 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Sun, 8 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (478 boys, 450 girls) | Mixed (297 boys, 158 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Church of Ireland | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from The Abbey School | 65.5 km | 18.2 km | |
| Roll number | 65490L | 61570M | 65300D |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for The Abbey School | Read on gov.ie for Kilkenny College | Read on gov.ie for Rockwell College |
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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.