High Cross College, Portlaoise College or Archbishop McHale College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| High Cross CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Tuam, Co. Galway | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Galway, Co. Galway |
| Students | 777 | 1,005 | 479 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (28 boys, 749 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (316 boys, 163 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from High Cross College | 115.5 km | 900 m | |
| Roll number | 68466G | 71510A | 71390Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for High Cross College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | 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.