Colaiste Choilm, Desmond College or Meán Scoil an Chlochair?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Colaiste ChoilmRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Meán Scoil an ChlochairRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Tulach Mhor, Co. Offaly | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath |
| Students | 699 | 539 | 740 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (391 boys, 349 girls) |
| 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 |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Colaiste Choilm | 138.7 km | 10.8 km | |
| Roll number | 65610S | 71790J | 63221U |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Choilm | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Meán Scoil an Chlochair |
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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.