Ennis Community College, Desmond College or Rice College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ennis Community CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Rice CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Ennis, Co. Clare | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Ennis, Co. Clare |
| Students | 614 | 539 | 666 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (376 boys, 238 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (430 boys, 236 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 43.8 km | 600 m | |
| Roll number | 70830N | 71790J | 61910K |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ennis Community College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Rice 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.