Coláiste Mhuire, Desmond College or Ursuline Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste MhuireRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Ursuline Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Thurles, Co. Tipperary |
| Students | 659 | 539 | 895 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (378 boys, 281 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 | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from Coláiste Mhuire | 105.9 km | 18.4 km | |
| Roll number | 70600T | 71790J | 65470F |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Mhuire | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Ursuline 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.