St. Brogan's College, Portlaoise College or Coláiste na Toirbhirte?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Brogan's CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Coláiste na ToirbhirteRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Bandon, Co. Cork | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Bandon, Co. Cork |
| Students | 905 | 1,005 | 456 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (455 boys, 450 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (31 boys, 425 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from St. Brogan's College | 172.4 km | 1.5 km | |
| Roll number | 70910L | 71510A | 62061T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Brogan's College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste na Toirbhirte |
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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.