Grennan College, Desmond College or Scoil Aireagail?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Grennan CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Scoil AireagailRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny |
| Students | 334 | 539 | 204 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (187 boys, 147 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (109 boys, 95 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from Grennan College | 129.7 km | 7.3 km | |
| Roll number | 70640I | 71790J | 70570N |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Grennan College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Aireagail |
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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.