Borris College, Desmond College or Grennan College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Borris CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Grennan CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Borris, Co. Carlow | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny |
| Students | 558 | 539 | 334 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (295 boys, 263 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (187 boys, 147 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from Borris College | 145.4 km | 17.0 km | |
| Roll number | 70400L | 71790J | 70640I |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Borris College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Grennan 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.