Abbey Vocational School, Portlaoise College or Coláiste Cholmcille?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Abbey Vocational SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Coláiste CholmcilleRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Donegal Town, Co. Donegal | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal |
| Students | 999 | 1,005 | 682 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community 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 (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (371 boys, 311 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 187.1 km | 16.8 km | |
| Roll number | 71180F | 71510A | 91506V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Abbey Vocational School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Cholmcille |
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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.