St Farnan's Post Primary School, Our Lady's Bower or Clongowes Wood College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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St Farnan's Post Primary SchoolRemoveOur Lady's BowerRemoveClongowes Wood CollegeRemove
TownProsperous, Co. KildareAthlone, Co. WestmeathIreland, Co. Kildare
Students676630421
TypeCommunity college (ETB)Voluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFreeFee‑paying
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Thu, 22 OctOpen night, Tue, 20 OctOpen night, Thu, 11 Feb
Boys and girlsMixed (359 boys, 317 girls)GirlsBoys
EthosMulti-denominationalCatholicCatholic
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itMost students take it
Day or boardingDayDayBoarding
DEISYesNoNo
Distance from the first school79.2 km5.2 km
Roll number70720G63210P61720F
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St Farnan's Post Primary SchoolRead on gov.ie for Our Lady's BowerRead on gov.ie for Clongowes Wood College

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