Curragh Community College, Ballymakenny College or Newbridge College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Curragh Community CollegeRemove | Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Newbridge CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Curragh, Co. Kildare | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Newbridge, Co. Kildare |
| Students | 288 | 998 | 923 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (141 boys, 147 girls) | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (488 boys, 435 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 72.6 km | 5.3 km | |
| Roll number | 70660O | 91573N | 61680T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Curragh Community College | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Newbridge 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.