Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, St. Mary's Secondary School or Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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TownÁrainn Mhór, Co. DonegalNewport, Co. TipperaryLeitir Ceannain, Co. Donegal
Students61719414
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 (371 boys, 348 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 school253.4 km18.5 km
Roll number71244F65400H91409A
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaRead on gov.ie for St. Mary's Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair

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