Colaiste Ghobnatan, Portlaoise College or St Mary's Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Colaiste GhobnatanRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | St Mary's Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Machromtha, Co. Cork | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Macroom, Co. Cork |
| Students | 212 | 1,005 | 431 |
| 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, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (105 boys, 107 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | Irish | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Colaiste Ghobnatan | 174.6 km | 14.1 km | |
| Roll number | 70920O | 71510A | 62320R |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Ghobnatan | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for St Mary's Secondary School |
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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.