McEgan College, Portlaoise College or St Mary's Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| McEgan CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | St Mary's Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Macroom, Co. Cork | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Macroom, Co. Cork |
| Students | 289 | 1,005 | 431 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (148 boys, 141 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from McEgan College | 168.3 km | 300 m | |
| Roll number | 71030J | 71510A | 62320R |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for McEgan College | 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.