Clárin College, Portlaoise College or Coláiste an Eachréidh?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Clárin CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Coláiste an EachréidhRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Athenry, Co. Galway | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Baile Átha an Rí, Co. Galway |
| Students | 1,140 | 1,005 | 234 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (607 boys, 533 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (109 boys, 125 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Clárin College | 100.4 km | 1.0 km | |
| Roll number | 71270G | 71510A | 76102K |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Clárin College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste an Eachréidh |
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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.