High Cross College, Villiers Secondary School or Archbishop McHale College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
High Cross CollegeRemoveVilliers Secondary SchoolRemoveArchbishop McHale CollegeRemove
TownTuam, Co. GalwayLimerick, Co. LimerickGalway, Co. Galway
Students777508479
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 6 NovApplications close, Mon, 11 JanApplications close, Fri, 23 Oct
Boys and girlsMixed (28 boys, 749 girls)Mixed (222 boys, 286 girls)Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls)
EthosCatholicChurch of IrelandMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISNoNoYes
Distance from High Cross College96.2 km900 m
Roll number68466G64310B71390Q
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for High Cross CollegeRead on gov.ie for Villiers Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College

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