Archbishop McHale College, Glenstal Abbey School or High Cross College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
Archbishop McHale CollegeRemoveGlenstal Abbey SchoolRemoveHigh Cross CollegeRemove
TownGalway, Co. GalwayMurroe, Co. LimerickTuam, Co. Galway
Students479203777
TypeCommunity college (ETB)Voluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 23 OctNone found yetApplications close, Fri, 6 Nov
Boys and girlsMixed (316 boys, 163 girls)BoysMixed (28 boys, 749 girls)
EthosMulti-denominationalCatholicCatholic
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISYesNoNo
Distance from the first school99.4 km900 m
Roll number71390Q64150F68466G
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale CollegeRead on gov.ie for Glenstal Abbey SchoolRead on gov.ie for High Cross College

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