Coláiste Chiaráin, Ballymakenny College or Athlone Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste ChiaráinRemove | Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Athlone Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Athlone, Co. Roscommon | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Students | 1,040 | 998 | 1,117 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (540 boys, 500 girls) | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (594 boys, 523 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Coláiste Chiaráin | 114.3 km | 4.7 km | |
| Roll number | 68325L | 91573N | 71410T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Chiaráin | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Athlone Community 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.