Archbishop McHale College, Drogheda Grammar School or St. Jarlaths College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | Drogheda Grammar SchoolRemove | St. Jarlaths CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Galway, Co. Galway | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Tuam, Co. Galway |
| Students | 479 | 557 | 762 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls) | Mixed (335 boys, 222 girls) | Mixed (634 boys, 128 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Quaker | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 169.4 km | 600 m | |
| Roll number | 71390Q | 63870L | 68074M |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College | Read on gov.ie for Drogheda Grammar School | Read on gov.ie for St. Jarlaths College |
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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.