Colaiste Ghobnatan, Balla Secondary School or McEgan College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Colaiste GhobnatanRemove | Balla Secondary SchoolRemove | McEgan CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Machromtha, Co. Cork | Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Macroom, Co. Cork |
| Students | 212 | 476 | 289 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (105 boys, 107 girls) | Mixed (243 boys, 233 girls) | Mixed (148 boys, 141 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | Irish | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Colaiste Ghobnatan | 207.9 km | 13.9 km | |
| Roll number | 70920O | 64500G | 71030J |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Ghobnatan | Read on gov.ie for Balla Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for McEgan 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.