Coláiste Chiaráin, St Columba's College or Marist College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste ChiaráinRemove | St Columba's CollegeRemove | Marist CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Athlone, Co. Roscommon | Dublin 16, Co. Dublin | Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Students | 1,040 | 357 | 610 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (540 boys, 500 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 | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Coláiste Chiaráin | 115.3 km | 4.4 km | |
| Roll number | 68325L | 60320H | 63190M |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Chiaráin | Read on gov.ie for St Columba's College | Read on gov.ie for Marist 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.