City Vocational School, Portlaoise College or St Kieran's College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| City Vocational SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | St Kieran's CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny |
| Students | 300 | 1,005 | 831 |
| 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 | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (170 boys, 130 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from City Vocational School | 43.3 km | 100 m | |
| Roll number | 70610W | 71510A | 61560J |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for City Vocational School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for St Kieran's 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.