Abbey Vocational School, Balla Secondary School or St Columba's Comprehensive School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Abbey Vocational SchoolRemove | Balla Secondary SchoolRemove | St Columba's Comprehensive SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Donegal Town, Co. Donegal | Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Glenties, Co. Donegal |
| Students | 999 | 476 | 400 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Comprehensive school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (543 boys, 456 girls) | Mixed (243 boys, 233 girls) | Mixed (202 boys, 198 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 115.0 km | 20.2 km | |
| Roll number | 71180F | 64500G | 81010J |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Abbey Vocational School | Read on gov.ie for Balla Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for St Columba's Comprehensive 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.