Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach, Portlaoise College or St Mary's Academy CBS?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Gaelcholáiste CheatharlachRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | St Mary's Academy CBSRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Ceatharlach, Co. Carlow | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Carlow, Co. Carlow |
| Students | 342 | 1,005 | 367 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (150 boys, 192 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | Irish | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 34.9 km | 1.0 km | |
| Roll number | 70440A | 71510A | 61120E |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for St Mary's Academy CBS |
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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.