McEgan College, Dundalk Grammar School or Colaiste Ghobnatan?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| McEgan CollegeRemove | Dundalk Grammar SchoolRemove | Colaiste GhobnatanRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Macroom, Co. Cork | Dundalk, Co. Louth | Machromtha, Co. Cork |
| Students | 289 | 597 | 212 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (148 boys, 141 girls) | Mixed (331 boys, 266 girls) | Mixed (105 boys, 107 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from McEgan College | 289.0 km | 13.9 km | |
| Roll number | 71030J | 63920A | 70920O |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for McEgan College | Read on gov.ie for Dundalk Grammar School | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Ghobnatan |
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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.