The Abbey School, Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College or Rockwell College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| The Abbey SchoolRemove | Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeRemove | Rockwell CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary | Galway, Co. Galway | Cashel, Co. Tipperary |
| Students | 354 | 710 | 455 |
| 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 | Applications close, Sun, 8 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (366 boys, 344 girls) | Mixed (297 boys, 158 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from The Abbey School | 105.9 km | 18.2 km | |
| Roll number | 65490L | 76096S | 65300D |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for The Abbey School | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin 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.