Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Desmond College or St Columba's Comprehensive School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | St Columba's Comprehensive SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Árainn Mhór, Co. Donegal | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Glenties, Co. Donegal |
| Students | 61 | 539 | 400 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Comprehensive school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (30 boys, 31 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (202 boys, 198 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 284.0 km | 24.6 km | |
| Roll number | 71244F | 71790J | 81010J |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | 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.