Archbishop McHale College, Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ or St. Jarlaths College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
Archbishop McHale CollegeRemoveLaurel Hill Secondary School FCJRemoveSt. Jarlaths CollegeRemove
TownGalway, Co. GalwayLimerick, Co. LimerickTuam, Co. Galway
Students479746762
TypeCommunity college (ETB)Voluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 23 OctNone found yetNone found yet
Boys and girlsMixed (316 boys, 163 girls)GirlsMixed (634 boys, 128 girls)
EthosMulti-denominationalCatholicCatholic
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISYesNoNo
Distance from the first school96.2 km600 m
Roll number71390Q64260M68074M
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale CollegeRead on gov.ie for Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJRead on gov.ie for St. Jarlaths College

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