Coláiste Íosagáin, St Columba's College or St. Mary's C.B.S.?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste ÍosagáinRemove | St Columba's CollegeRemove | St. Mary's C.B.S.Remove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Portarlington, Co. Laois | Dublin 16, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
| Students | 1,182 | 357 | 851 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (622 boys, 560 girls) | Mixed (197 boys, 160 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Catholic | Church of Ireland | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Coláiste Íosagáin | 63.5 km | 13.4 km | |
| Roll number | 68068R | 60320H | 63430G |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Íosagáin | Read on gov.ie for St Columba's College | Read on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S. |
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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.