Virginia College, Mercy Secondary School or St Oliver Post Primary?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Virginia CollegeRemove | Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | St Oliver Post PrimaryRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Virginia, Co. Cavan | Dublin 8, Co. Dublin | Oldcastle, Co. Meath |
| Students | 809 | 349 | 630 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (424 boys, 385 girls) | Mixed (157 boys, 192 girls) | Mixed (350 boys, 280 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Virginia College | 74.6 km | 8.4 km | |
| Roll number | 70390L | 60872A | 71990R |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Virginia College | Read on gov.ie for Mercy Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for St Oliver Post Primary |
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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.