Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, St Columbas College or Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaRemoveSt Columbas CollegeRemovePobalscoil Ghaoth DobhairRemove
TownÁrainn Mhór, Co. DonegalStranorlar, Co. DonegalLeitir Ceannain, Co. Donegal
Students61983414
TypeCommunity college (ETB)Voluntary secondary schoolCommunity school
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineNone found yetNone found yetNone found yet
Boys and girlsMixed (30 boys, 31 girls)Mixed (488 boys, 495 girls)Mixed (192 boys, 222 girls)
EthosMulti-denominationalCatholicInter-denominational
Taught throughEnglish, with an Irish-medium streamEnglishIrish
Transition YearMost students take itLooks optionalLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISYesNoYes
Distance from the first school50.2 km18.5 km
Roll number71244F62861F91409A
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaRead on gov.ie for St Columbas CollegeRead on gov.ie for Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair

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