Virginia College, Desmond College or Eureka Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Virginia CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Eureka Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Virginia, Co. Cavan | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Kells, Co. Meath |
| Students | 809 | 539 | 735 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (424 boys, 385 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Virginia College | 201.8 km | 17.2 km | |
| Roll number | 70390L | 71790J | 64410F |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Virginia College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Eureka Secondary School |
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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.