St. Jarlaths College, Glenstal Abbey School or Archbishop McHale College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
St. Jarlaths CollegeRemoveGlenstal Abbey SchoolRemoveArchbishop McHale CollegeRemove
TownTuam, Co. GalwayMurroe, Co. LimerickGalway, Co. Galway
Students762203479
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineNone found yetNone found yetApplications close, Fri, 23 Oct
Boys and girlsMixed (634 boys, 128 girls)BoysMixed (316 boys, 163 girls)
EthosCatholicCatholicMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISNoNoYes
Distance from St. Jarlaths College100.0 km600 m
Roll number68074M64150F71390Q
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St. Jarlaths CollegeRead on gov.ie for Glenstal Abbey SchoolRead on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College

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