Tyndall College, Desmond College or St Mary's Academy CBS?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Tyndall CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | St Mary's Academy CBSRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Kilkenny Road, Co. Carlow | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Carlow, Co. Carlow |
| Students | 1,048 | 539 | 367 |
| 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 | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (516 boys, 532 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from Tyndall College | 148.1 km | 2.9 km | |
| Roll number | 70420R | 71790J | 61120E |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Tyndall College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for St Mary's Academy CBS |
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