St. Jarlaths College, Drogheda Grammar School or Archbishop McHale College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Jarlaths CollegeRemove | Drogheda Grammar SchoolRemove | Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Tuam, Co. Galway | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Galway, Co. Galway |
| Students | 762 | 557 | 479 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (634 boys, 128 girls) | Mixed (335 boys, 222 girls) | Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Quaker | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from St. Jarlaths College | 169.4 km | 600 m | |
| Roll number | 68074M | 63870L | 71390Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Jarlaths College | Read on gov.ie for Drogheda Grammar School | Read on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale 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.