St Farnan's Post Primary School, St Patrick's Classical School or Clongowes Wood College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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St Farnan's Post Primary SchoolRemoveSt Patrick's Classical SchoolRemoveClongowes Wood CollegeRemove
TownProsperous, Co. KildareNavan, Co. MeathIreland, Co. Kildare
Students676967421
TypeCommunity college (ETB)Voluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFreeFee‑paying
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Thu, 22 OctApplications close, Thu, 29 OctOpen night, Thu, 11 Feb
Boys and girlsMixed (359 boys, 317 girls)BoysBoys
EthosMulti-denominationalCatholicCatholic
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalLooks optionalMost students take it
Day or boardingDayDayBoarding
DEISYesNoNo
Distance from the first school40.9 km5.2 km
Roll number70720G64350N61720F
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St Farnan's Post Primary SchoolRead on gov.ie for St Patrick's Classical SchoolRead on gov.ie for Clongowes Wood College

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